The 49-year-old works across the whole of the East of England to help patients who require a power communication device for people who “no longer have the power to speak”.
She said this may include people with MND, autism, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s or people who have been left with brain damage from road traffic accidents.
“It opens up doors they thought would be closed forever. It’s lovely to see, its rewarding… if we can just put something really good in place it makes a big difference,” she said.
With the technology she has been able to programme the devices to read books and record a person’s voice before their condition develops.
She said the device could help children feel less daunted when interacting with a family member who may now use a wheelchair or ventilator, and help bring back a sense of “normality”.
“The bond can be refreshed because sometimes they don’t get a chance to see there little ones for a while… it’s nice to try and bring back that bond.”
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