National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs

Lower Ground Floor
152 Buckingham Palace Road
Victoria
London
SW1W 9TR

Tel: 0207 730 8585
Web: www.laryngectomy.org.uk

Laryngectomy means the removal of the larynx or voice box. A laryngectomee is a person who has had this essential and life-saving operation. Laryngectomee Clubs have been set up throughout the British Isles and Eire in association with hospitals and speech therapy clinics to help laryngectomees master the technique of producing a substitute voice. Membership of the clubs consists of patients who, in the company of relatives, friends and interested professional people, meet regularly to try their new voices, achieve fluency and give and receive encouragement.

The National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs has the following objectives.

• To promote the rehabilitation of laryngectomees.
• To unite all clubs within the British Isles whose objectives are to promote the welfare of laryngectomees.
• To encourage the formation of new clubs with similar objectives.
• To collect, co-ordinate and disseminate information relevant to the rehabilitation of the laryngectomee.
• The Association can also advise on speech aids and medical supplies.

The Association publishes a range of material including the following:

• Information for Laryngectomy Patients.
• Living with a Laryngectomy.
• Handbook for Laryngectomy Patients. (printed and audio)
• The Diagnosis of Laryngeal Carcinoma.
• Emergency Resuscitation for Laryngectomy and Tracheostomy Patients.
• Emergency cards and car stickers.
• Stoma care leaflet.
• Quarterly newsletter
• Professional care pack.
• Living with a Pharyngo-Laryngo-Oesophagectomy.
• The National Association of Laryngectomee clubs.

There are also three DVDs available at a small charge on the topics of resuscitation, and pre and post operation visiting, nursing and laryngectomee care.