A new café is set to launch in Preston to offer a supportive space for those affected by communication difficulties.
Located at Deepdale Football Stadium’s Gentry Bar, the initiative aims to help people living with Aphasia, a condition that affects a person’s ability to speak, read, and write.
Delivered by charity Aphasia Support and championed by local residents Lucy Park, Margery Regan and Janet Cain, it will provide a space where those living with the disability can connect and understand each other.
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James Major, CEO of Aphasia Support, said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support we have received from the local community. The Preston Aphasia Café is a much-needed space where people affected by aphasia can feel understood, supported, and connected.
“Thanks to the dedication of local champions and valuable input from residents, we are proud to launch a new service which offers long-term support in the heart of the community.”
Often affecting people following a stroke, the disability can impact daily life and independence.
The café will help tackle this by being led by a qualified Speech and Language therapist and supported by fully trained volunteers.
It is set to launch on 14 January and is encouraging people to join the group.
Jo, a former nurse who attends one of Aphasia Support’s existing groups, said: “It’s such a fantastic help. It’s the best thing. Friendships, love, and support – that is how it is. When I first came, I couldn’t say anything. The group has helped me get better and better and better.”
To join the Preston Aphasia Café or to find out more, please visit their website or contact the charity by calling 03001023500.
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