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Most people take communication
for granted and do not appreciate how hard it can be to join
in with everyday life when there is a communication difficulty.
Speakeasy provides a safe, supportive environment which helps
to develop skills and confidence. The staff and all the volunteers
have had training in how to support people to communicate in
whatever way possible.
Speech and language therapists and an assistant ensure that
the volunteer’s skills are best used to help. Bury NHS
Primary Care Trust gives some money to Speakeasy. The rest of
the money comes from fund raising by workers, volunteers and
the local community.
Speakeasy links with local speech and language therapists.
Most people who get help from Speakeasy live in Bury. Help can
be given to other people in the North West if they can travel
to Speakeasy.
It is not necessary to be referred to Speakeasy by a doctor
or therapist.
The group activities are available 2 mornings each week. Members
usually attend one of these sessions but are welcome to both.
Some activities will be organised outside of these times. The
computer suite is available for most of the week. |
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