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Better Conversations:
communicating well with Parkinson's
Research conducted at University College London
Funded by Parkinson's UK
About Better Conversations
Better Conversations is a speech and language therapy programme that has improved the day to day conversations of many people living with communication difficulties.
The person living with communication difficulties and a family member or friend work together, coached by a speech and language therapist, to build and develop conversation skills. Research shows it supports both people involved to make changes that can improve wellbeing and quality of life.
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This therapy programme is being thoroughly researched at University College London, and has been used by speech and language therapists worldwide.
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You can read more about how this 6-week therapy programme complements other speech therapy approaches by clicking on the button below.
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Meet The Team
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Professor Steven Bloch
Professor at UCL, leading research into acquired progressive speech disorders in everyday conversation.
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Dr Suzanne Beeke
Associate Professor at UCL specialising in the impact of language and communication disorders on life participation.
Dr Lynn Dangerfield
Former clinical services manager and Speech and Language Therapy professional advisor at Solent NHS.
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Philippa Clay
Research Assistant at UCL and Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.