Dyscover is a small independent charity, established in 1994.

Our services are for people with aphasia and are all led and overseen by Speech and Language Therapists (all Members of RCSLT and HCPC) Assistants and a committed team of Volunteers (all DBS checked).

We have services for people who have aphasia as a result of a brain injury e.g Stroke and services for people with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) e.g. a rare language led dementia.

We run weekly groups and courses and support families too. We bring people together, support groups, couples, regularly and occasionally one-off, give advice, signpost and working with partners, offer extra opportunities including accessible sports and creative courses.

Anyone can refer to Dyscover (with the individual’s prior permission). i.e discharging NHS professionals, Relatives/Friends, Self-referrals and other health care workers.

For our main aphasia services, aphasia must be the main communication problem (mild-severe) and without significant difficulties with memory, concentration, perception or behaviour. This may be caused by stroke or another head trauma. We have different groups for people at different stages of their recovery. For face-to-face groups we require people to be independent in the toilet or whose continence can be managed for the duration of the session.

For people with a diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)  – a language led dementia, the main symptom should be a progressive loss of speech and language, with relatively preserved insight and memory. Different terminology can often be used so do contact us if unsure. We work to maintain practical everyday communication, and so prefer to include a spouse or other family member in our support sessions and interventions.

We do ask for a subsidised fee for all our services. See details of charges in our Support Groups information. Invoices are issued ahead of sessions/termly programmes. A cancellation fee may be charged for non-attendance. We are a charity and receive no statutory support, therefore rely on a fee contribution, an annual Membership charge (£18), charitable grants, donations and fundraising. Dyscover is committed to supporting those in genuine financial hardship and can offer flexible payment arrangements – please make us aware upon enquiry.