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Seeing Jessie, someone who stammers, on The Traitors

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 17:08
Our Web Editor Steven asks what Jessie's appearance on the hit BBC show will mean for the stammering community.
Blog post
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The world needs to learn to listen

Tue, 06/01/2026
Stephanie refuses to accept discrimination from her son's school towards his stammer.
Your Voice
Parenting
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Apply to present a session at STAMMAFest

Mon, 05/01/2026 - 14:36
Would you like to lead a workshop, give a talk or presentation, or share your talents at our conference in August?
News
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Jessie on BBC's The Traitors

Fri, 02/01/2026 - 09:34
The latest series of the hit BBC show includes a contestant with a stammer.
News
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Helping Principality Stadium become stammer friendly

Thu, 18/12/2025 - 10:49
Kirsten describes how STAMMA worked with one of the UK's biggest event venues in 2025.
Blog post
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Human connection: the essence of healing from speech anxiety

Tue, 16/12/2025
When Olga wanted to find out why stammering anxiety fluctuated, she realised connection was the key.
Your Voice
My Story
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Community spotlight: Uni of Westminster Stammer Society

Mon, 15/12/2025
Omosalewa tells us about setting up a new group at the University of Westminster for people who stammer.
Feature
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Christmas film's patronising stammering portrayal

Tue, 09/12/2025
Isabella tells us why one of Netflix's new Christmas films didn't fill her with festive cheer.
Your Voice
Opinion
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Minecraft Club Volunteer: session leader

Monday 8th December 2025
Are you passionate about the world of gaming? Volunteer as session leader for STAMMA's Minecraft Club.
Vacancy
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The O-Word

Mon, 08/12/2025
In this opinion piece, Tim challenges STAMMA's stance on using the term 'overcome' with regards to stammering.
Your Voice
Opinion
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My journey as a parent of a child who stammers

Wed, 03/12/2025
Amy tells us what helped ease her worries when her son started school, and shares the future she'd like to see for Jake.
Your Voice
Parenting
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Parent 2 Parent Support Group (Secondary school) 18 March

Wed 18th Mar 8:00pm–9:30pm
An online stammering support group for parents whose children are at secondary school.
Event