Mission
Losing our communication skills can be a terrifying prospect. This can be caused by an illness, an accident or degenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s, MND or Alzheimer’s. We can lose our actual physical ability to speak or we can lose the way we access, choose and use words.
Telling their story
Being able to tell our own story engenders confidence and positivity. Not only does it bring physical and emotional benefits to the story teller, it can be historical, entertaining, humorous and fun.
The recording or documenting of stories via voice recording, writing, filming, music, photographs or a more tactile personalised art work can help maintain communication in families, friendship groups and carers.
Circle of Support
An individual’s circle of support has a ripple effect beginning with family and close friends but quickly extends to neighbours, carers, professionals and the wider community. All of these people will benefit from our services.
Creating A Better World
Tell Us A Story gives people who are losing their voices, a voice. It provides a narrative, a story, something tangible that others can relate to and build on. It ensures that as an individual’s communication methods alter we are in a better place to understand and adapt. It means we remain connected.
Values
Dignity
We allow time and space for expression by being non-judgemental, correct and courteous at all times. We acknowledge the unique journey an individual has been on to reach this point and the challenges an individual could face to perform the simplest tasks.
Respect
Tell Us A Story provides a professional service. We are communicative, careful, organised, punctual and reliable.
Patience
People tell their stories in their own time. Being patient is an important part of listening and key to true communication.
Inclusivity
Inclusion, diversity and equality provide a greater mix of skills, experiences and perspectives. These concepts are crucial to the development of Tell Us A Story and our involvement in communities.