A Liverpool healthcare provider has become the first in the country to use the medium of comedy to help patients with communication difficulties.
NHS Liverpool Community Health in conjunction with The Comedy Trust, are inviting those with communication difficulties to apply for places on a scheme which will encourage people to use humour and drama to play out difficult situations.
Everyday scenarios which are often taken for granted - such as banking, ordering a meal and using public transport - will be tackled using humour and communication strategies at the six fortnightly sessions to be held at Lifehouse in Brunswick Business Park.
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Gillian Dowman, who is involved with the group, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer our patients such an innovative and important approach to therapy.
“It is quite exciting from our point of view, as it enables people to look at difficulties they may encounter in a much more supported and yet light-hearted way.”
Ann Nelson from The Comedy Trust said: “Certain situations can be very difficult and frustrating for those who struggle to express themselves. This course will use both speech therapy and laughter to show people that these types of difficult situations can be overcome.”
The Comedy Trust run the annual Liverpool Comedy Festival and have been involved in a number of groundbreaking health projects over the last few years, including a very successful programme at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
Anyone wishing to apply for a place on the course should email Speech.Therapy@liverpoolpct.nhs.uk or call Jennifer Carne 0151 296 7403 for more details. The official deadline for applications expires after Friday 25th August.
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