Voices of Aphasia is a Bath-based charity delivering specialist accessible choirs for people affected by aphasia (communication difficulties after stroke or brain injury). People with aphasia can have difficulty speaking but can often still sing fluently. Singing, particularly in a group, can help improve people’s mood and emotional wellbeing.
Bath Aphasia Choir is the flagship project of Voices of Aphasia, led by Music Therapists Laura Cook and Denise Wong. It is our hope to continue to connect and support people with aphasia and their carers, especially for those who might not be able to access other singing groups and choirs.
What do we do?
- Weekly aphasia choir sessions (hybrid)
- Regular Performances
- Awareness raising presentations about Aphasia and the power of music
- Student placement
- Volunteering opportunity
- Social events
Meet the Voices of Aphasia Team!
From left to right: Denise Wong, Sandra Pera, Fiona Carr, Laura Cook, Viv Quick, Angela Willcocks, Sarah Webb, Stuart Ashman
Together with our fantastic trustees: Stuart Ashman, Fiona Carr, Sandra Pera, Viv Quick, Sarah Webb and Angela Willcocks, Voices of Aphasia was founded in August 2023 by Co-directors and music therapists Denise Wong and Laura Cook.
All VOA trustees are current members of the Bath Aphasia Choir and are people affected by aphasia, including stroke survivors with aphasia, present carer of people with aphasia, widows of people with aphasia and professional who worked closely with people with aphasia).
More information on our volunteers to come soon!