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What we do

Photograph of SMASH boat outing on the river Thames
A SMASH boat outing on the river Thames

SMASH aims to help its members regain their self-confidence through:

  • communication
  • talking
  • friendship, and
  • having fun!
Photograph of a SMASH outing to the Millennium Dome
Another outing, to the Millennium Dome

Social Events

We arrange social events such as:

  • outings to interesting locations
  • boat trips
  • visits to similar groups
  • luncheons
  • meetings with action groups
Photograph of Susie Parr speaking at SMASH
Guest speaker Susie Parr at SMASH

Guest speakers

We also arrange guest speakers on numerous topics - many related to aphasia, therapy, support and research.

Photograph of SMASH group members campaigning on Sutton High Street
Campaigning in the High Street in Sutton

Campaigning

We campaign to raise awareness of aphasia as a disability through newspaper articles, magazines and journals.

We hold awareness day events and displays in the high street, shopping centres, fêtes and hospitals.

Raising awareness of our MP, Tom Brake
Raising awareness of our MP, Tom Brake

We keep close contact with our local Members of Parliament and councillors.

We invite them to our meetings to make them aware of our presence and disability issues.

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