This is the official podcast of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists - RSCLT. We were established on 6 January 1945 to promote the art and science of speech and language therapy – the care for individuals with communication, swallowing, eating and drinking difficulties.We are the professional body for speech and language therapists in the UK; providing leadership and setting professional standards.We facilitate and promote research into the field of speech and language therapy, promote better education and training of speech and language therapists and provide information for our members and the public about speech and language therapy.
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The May news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, and Steve Jamieson, CEO for the RCSLT. Published 27 May 2025.In this month's news podcast RCSLT CEO joins us to talk about the 80th birthday celebrations; the Equality, Diversity and Belonging (EDB) work with members; the leadership programme; applications for new governance roles and more. Derek Munn shares some exciting wins for the profession around the UK and outlines some areas of focus for the policy team over the coming months.This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R
The early May podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Ruth Sedgewick, Head of the RCSLT's Northern Ireland office.Featuring:- Language Launchpad, launching Tuesday 6 May https://www.rcslt.org/northern-ireland/language-launchpad-project/- RCSLT Northern Ireland awards - Policy and campaigns in Northern Ireland | RCSLT- General updates in Northern Ireland- What's happening around the UKThis interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R
People with aphasia can have problems understanding or using numbers in everyday life - known as functional numeracy difficulties. However, testing this is hard because there are limited published assessments for functional numeracy difficulties for people with aphasia. This study aimed to explore, validate and pilot a wide-ranging, aphasia-friendly functional numeracy assessment to investigate how functional numeracy is impacted by aphasia severity and time pressure demands, and to explore predictors of PWA's functional numeracy.The paper is:Which blueberries are better value? The development and validation of the functional numeracy assessment for adults with aphasia' https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1460-6984.12867 Kerri Ichikowitz, Carolyn Bruce, Vanessa Meitanis, Kelly Cheung, Yekyung Kim, Esther Talbourdet, Caroline NewtonFirst published: 13 March 2023This paper was awarded the IJLCD student prize.Resources:If you would like access to the online version of the Functional Numeracy Assessment, please contact the study authors.The intervention study: Newton, C., Meitanis, V., Bruce, C., & Donlan, C. (2025). Evaluation of the SWAN game-based approach to re-building numeracy skills in aphasia: Feasibility and preliminary findings. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/f7d39_v1 The survey of SLTs: Newton, C., Brancamp, D., & Brancamp, T. (2025). The rehabilitation of numerical processing and calculation in aphasia: An international survey of speech-language pathologists. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/g63j9_v1 Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R
The March news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn. Potential impact of the scrapping of NHS England.Primary Progressive Aphasia event in Parliament and awareness today 4 April. https://www.rcslt.org/news/parliamentary-event-to-shine-a-light-on-primary-progressive-aphasia/Hopes for the Spring statement.Curriculum and assessment review published their interim findings. See more: https://www.rcslt.org/news/response-to-curriculum-and-assessment-reviews-interim-findings/Education select on SEND and white paper.Scottish rights report.Voicebox competition in Scotland – send in your joke by 1 April https://www.rcslt.org/scotland/voicebox/ This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R
How can we best implement communication partner training with familiar partners of people with aphasia?In this International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders paper the authors set out to:(1) determine the perceived and/or observed barriers and facilitators to implementing CPT with familiar partners of adults with aphasia;(2) to map extracted barriers and facilitators to a common theoretical framework; (3) to synthesise extracted barriers and facilitators; and (4) to identify potential implementation strategies to address the most frequently identified barriers and facilitators. Authors Kirstine Shrubsole, Emma Power, Marie-Christine Hallé were awarded the IJLCD 2023 Editors' prize for this paper. The paper is:Communication partner training with familiar partners of people with aphasia: A systematic review and synthesis of barriers and facilitators to implementationKirstine Shrubsole, Emma Power, Marie-Christine HalléExamples of free, brief online training programs (less than 2 hours) Aphasia Institute Community Hub: Introduction to SCA™ eLearning Module, The Aphasia Institute, Canadahttps://www.aphasia.ca/health-care-providers/education-training/self-directed-elearning/ An aphasia-focused, 40 minute module centred on Supported Communication principles. interact-ABI-lity, University of Sydney and University of Technology, Australiahttps://abi-communication-lab.sydney.edu.au/courses/interact-abi-lity/An acquired brain injury focused module (Stroke, Traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions) covering cognitive communication difficulties, aphasia, dysarthria and alternative and augmentative communication.For the article referring to online versus face-to-face here is the IJLCD article reference.Power, E., Falkenberg, K., Barnes, S., Elbourn, E., Attard, M., & Togher, L. (2020). A pilot randomized controlled trial comparing online versus face-to-face delivery of an aphasia communication partner training program for student healthcare professionals. International journal of language & communication disorders, 55(6), 852–866. https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12556First published: 23 November 2022Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R
The February news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn. Published 27 February 2025.We look at recent concerning news about growing waiting lists in adult community speech and language therapy in England, and also see how waiting lists compare across the UK.See statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGBH1T1IdnW/ Derek gives an update on key topics keeping his team busy right now and we have a look at closer look at things happening in Scotland.This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R
Welcome to the fourth episode in our RCSLT AI series. In this episode we chat with Dr Richard Cave, Project Manager SLT at MND Association and Consultant Speech and Language Therapist, about his work in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Richard has backgrounds in both computing and speech and language therapy and he brings these together in his work with voice banking and AI, working with Goggle, MNDA and most recently in his PhD research at UCL.We cover:Richard's journey with AI and speech and language therapy.What are the opportunities with AI?What are the things to be cautious about? How can we ensure people are not left out.Why speech and language therapists need to be in this space.Interviewees:Dr Richard Cave, Project Manager SLT at MND Association and Consultant Speech and Language Therapist.Resources:Centre for Digital Language Inclusion: https://www.cdl-inclusion.com/RCSLT Artificial Intelligence resources: https://www.rcslt.org/members/delivering-quality-services/artificial-intelligence-resources/ Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R
The January news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Cara McDonagh, Director of Communications and Engagement and Pippa Cotterill, Head of Wales for the RCSLT. Published 24 January 2025.It's the RCSLT's 80th anniversary! In this podcast our guests tell you all about a launch of the birthday year which was held in the Welsh Senedd and also how you can get involved in the celebrations.www.rcslt.org/news/celebrating-t…he-rcslt-turns-80https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-wales-launch-report-at-senedd-event/ In other news:The VoiceBox 2025 competition launched on 'Blue Monday'. It's now open for primary aged children across Scotland to share their best joke: www.rcslt.org/news/voicebox-2025…nd-on-blue-monday/We are thrilled to say that the Invest in SLT petition tabled by Mikey Akers will be debated in Parliament on Monday 27 January: www.rcslt.org/news/invest-in-slt…ted-in-parliament/The Welsh Conservatives led a debate on speech and language therapy in the Senedd: https://www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Clip/1f043949-cb18-427c-b794-151b1044adc3?inPoint=03:45:32&outPoint=04:37:08This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R
In this, the third of our conversations around AI in speech and language therapy, we look at AI as a tool for people who have aphasia - a language disorder that affects a person's ability to speak and understand. Caitlin Longman, Accessibility Lead at the Stroke Association tells us about her work with people with aphasia and we hear from some of them about how they are using AI and also what are their concerns. Dr Abi Roper, an academic speech and language therapist and self-confessed 'techy' tells us about her research into AI to support aphasia.Interviewees:Caitlin Longman, Accessibility Lead at the Stroke Association, guest lecturer at Strathclyde University.Abi Roper, Speech and Language Therapy research fellow at City University and Joint chair of the Computers in Therapy CEN.Resources:For RCSLT Members only:Artificial Intelligence resources: www.rcslt.org/members/delivering…ligence-resources/Integrating Generative AI in speech and language therapy: a practical guide www.rcsltcpd.org.uk/lessons/ai-in-slt/Open access:Computers in Therapy CEN (‘CITCEN') citcen.org/Co-Pilot copilot.microsoft.com/ChatGPT chatgpt.com/Image gen Free AI Image Generator - Image Creator in BingFactsheets from AbilityNet about AI abilitynet.org.uk/factsheets/what-…-how-do-i-use-itFree webinar from AbilityNet about how AI can help disabled people abilitynet.org.uk/webinars/how-can…-disabled-peopleWebinar series from the Health Foundation about AI and the NHS (exploring priorities and anticipating the future) www.health.org.uk/about-the-health…re-of-healthcareA guide from the NHS Confederation on AI: "AI in healthcare: navigating the noise". www.nhsconfed.org/publications/ai-healthcareBlog from NHS England ‘How artificial intelligence is helping to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients'. www.england.nhs.uk/blog/how-artifi…troke-patients/Research:AI technologies in therapy - experiences and perceptions of SLPsSuh, H., Dangol, A., Meadan, H., Miller, C. A., & Kientz, J. A. (2024, June). Opportunities and challenges for AI-based support for speech-language pathologists. In Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Symposium on Human-Computer InteracPlease be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R
The December news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs. Dated 16 December 2024.Derek reflects back on 2024, looking at some of the big changes.Campaigns and how to get involved. Including Mikey Ackers' petition to Parliament which will be debated in the House of Commons on 27 January.What's happening around the nations of the UK.Useful links:Inclusive Communication in Parliament coalition:https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-joins-inclusive-parliament-coalition/Campaign on Primary Progressive Aphasia: https://www.rcslt.org/news/campaign-to-improve-care-for-people-living-with-primary-progressive-aphasia-ppa-launched/Mikey's Wish petition https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-thanks-signatories-of-mikey-akers-invest-in-slt-petition/This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT. It was produced and edited by freelance producer, Jacques Strauss.Release date:16 December 2024Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R
What is the role of AI in AAC (Augmentative and alternative communication)?In this episode Professor Annalu Waller, Professor of Human Communication Technologies at the University of Dundee and Alan McGregor, ex UK team paralympic swimmer and honorary researcher at the University of Dundee take us through what it can do now and developments they'd like to see.We cover:What is AI's role in AAC?How can we use generative AAC to expand on communication?What are some of the ethical considerations?What Annalu and Alan would like to see in the future.Interviewees:Professor Annalu Waller, Professor of Human Communication Technologies at the University of Dundee and lead for the Augmentative and Alternate Communication Research Group at the university. Alan McGregor, ex UK team paralympic swimmer, part of the Straight Talking Group – and honorary researcher at the University of Dundee.During the conversation Alan is supported by his assistant, Cindy Macfarlane.Resources:Here are some links which relate to AI and AAC:https://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/publications/use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-augmentative-and-alternativehttps://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/publications/telling-tales-unlocking-the-potential-of-aac-technologieshttps://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/publications/blending-human-and-artificial-intelligence-to-support-autistic-chhttps://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/publications/personal-storytelling-using-natural-language-generation-for-childhttps://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/publications/evaluating-the-standup-pun-generating-software-with-children-withGroups:Dundee Accessibility and Assistive Technology Research Group: https://aac.dundee.ac.uk/Straight Talking Group: https://aac.dundee.ac.uk/stg/ Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R
In this, the first of our conversations around AI in speech and language therapy, we chat with Rachel Barton, speech and language therapist about her journey from AI sceptic to AI advocate. Rachel shares what she has learned and offers ideas on how others might approach AI in their work. Rachel also advises on areas of caution and talks about her pledge for responsible generative AI use in speech and language therapy.Interviewee:Rachel Barton, independent speech and language therapist and Professional Supervisor, Chatterbox Sussex Speech and Language Therapy LtdResources:Henrik Kniberg “Generative AI in a Nutshell - how to survive and thrive in the age of AI”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IK3DFHRFfwEthan Mollick “Co-Intelligence – Living and Working with AI” (2024) Penguin https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/460207/co-intelligence-by-mollick-ethan/9780753560778 Jordan Wilson's daily livestream, podcast and newsletter https://www.youreverydayai.com/about-everyday-ai-podcast/ https://www.chatterboxsussex.com/blog - this has a more in-depth blog on the SERVE prompt framework as well as other blogs on WordMango, Bias, how AI might help with waiting times and the responsible AI pledge. https://www.chatterboxsussex.com/aiworkshops - more information about Rachel's AI journey and work, with a link to suggested further learning materials including podcasts, videos, websites and research articles For RCSLT Members only: Artificial Intelligence resources: https://www.rcslt.org/members/delivering-quality-services/artificial-intelligence-resources/Integrating Generative AI in speech and language therapy: a practical guide https://www.rcsltcpd.org.uk/lessons/ai-in-slt/ The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance producer, on behalf of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
The November news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, guest starring new chair Irma Donaldson.Irma talks about what motivates her and her journey to being the chair.She describes her vision for the profession and also some of the big challenges it faces.Derek gives an update on key things which are happening right now including:- Covid Inquiry in Scotland- Mental Health Bill in England- Northern Ireland RCSLT member event attended by two ministers- Curriculum reviewVicky called for examples of ways to reduce waiting lists for children and young people's services. If you have examples for ways to reduce waiting lists for children and young people's services, or improve the waiting experience, please get in touch with Izzy Pompova (izzy.pompova@rcslt.org) or submit directly here: forms.office.com/pages/responsepa…u&route=shorturlResources:The “snowy white peaks” of the NHS: a survey of discrimination in governance and leadership and the potential impact on patient care in London and England.R. Kline, 2014 www.mdx.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_…of-the-NHS.pdf.pdf Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3RThis interview was conducted by Vicky Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT. It was produced and edited by freelance producer, Jacques Strauss.
A group of speech and language therapists (SLTs) tell us why they believe the answer is yes. We hear about a survey of SLTs in the UK on their views of this question and find out about attitudes in Germany, Australia and wider.Interviewees:Carol Moxam, Senior Lecturer, Newcastle University & Director of The Children's Speech & Language ClinicClaire D'Urban-Jackson, Dually qualified SLT with a postgraduate certificate (Level 7) in Language Literacies & Dyslexia, Knowl Hill SchoolProf. Pamela Snow, Prof. of Cognitive Psychology, La Trobe UniversitySarah-Maria Thumbeck, SLT in a rehabilitation center, research at Uni Erfurt (PhD project on looking at text level reading comprehension in persons with aphasia)Resources:• Stephenson, C., Serry, T.A. & Snow, P.C. (2023). Teachers' perspectives of the role & scope of practice of speech-language pathologists working to support literacy in the early years of school. International Journal of Speech Language Pathology, doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2023.2250934%20, Published online 2023.• Stephenson, C., Serry, T.A. & Snow, P.C. (2023). Australian speech-language pathologists' self-rated confidence, knowledge & skill on constructs essential to practising in literacy with children & adolescents. International Journal of Speech Language Pathology, Published online April 28, 2023. doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2023.2202839• McLean E., Snow, P. & Serry, T. (2021). Dual-qualified teachers and speech-language therapists reflect on preparation and practice in school-based language and literacy. Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 37(3), 249-263. doi.org/10.1177/0265659021995543• Snow, P.C. (2016). Elizabeth Usher Memorial Lecture: Language is literacy is language. Positioning Speech Language Pathology in education policy, practice, paradigms, & polemics. International Journal of Speech Language Pathology, 18(3), 216-228. DOI: doi.org/10.3109/17549507.2015.1112837.• pamelasnow.blogspot.com/2019/01/why-d…ologists.htmlLiteracy for everyday life:• Rosebrock, C. (2012). Was ist Lesekompetenz, und wie kann sie gefördert werden? [Online-Plattform für Literalität]. Leseforum.ch. www.leseforum.ch/myUploadData/fil…_3_Rosebrock.pdf• Rosebrock, C., & Nix, D. (2020). Grundlagen der Lesedidaktik und der systematischen schulischen Leseförderung (9., aktualisierte Neuauflage). Schneider Verlag Hohengehren GmbH.• Snow, C. E. (2002). Reading for understanding: Toward an R&D program in reading comprehension (Science & Technology Policy Institute (Rand Corporation), Hrsg.). Rand.Aphasia:• Parr, S. (1995). Everyday reading & writing in aphasia: Role change & the influence of pre-morbid literacy practice. Aphasiology, 9(3), Article 3. doi.org/10.1080/02687039508248197Reading comprehension for acquired brain injury and/or aphasia:• Purdy, M., Coppens, P., Madden, E. B., Mozeiko, J., Patterson, J., Wallace, S. E., & Freed, D. (2018). Reading comprehension treatment i
In October's news:- It's five years since we launched podcasts at RCSLT. We take a look back at what's changed and stayed the same since then.- RCSLT annual awards.- Campaign to improve care for people living with Primary Progressive Aphasia: https://www.rcslt.org/news/campaign-to-improve-care-for-people-living-with-primary-progressive-aphasia-ppa-launched/- DLD Vision turns one: https://www.rcslt.org/news/dld-vision-turns-one/- AHPs Day 2024: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-marks-ahps-day-2024/- Homelessness statement: https://www.rcslt.org/news/new-homelessness-and-speech-language-and-communication-policy-statement-launched/- A round up of what's happening around the four nations of the UK including:- Darzi review: www.rcslt.org/news/lord-darzis-n…ommunity-services/- Phonics in Wales- RCSLT Connect event coming up in Northern Ireland.- National Care Service in Scotland.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3RThis interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT. It was produced and edited by freelance producer, Jacques Strauss.
How do speech and language therapists collaborate effectively with parents of children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? Firstly, speech and language therapists need to understand, 'What are their needs?' In this podcast we talk with lead researcher Inge Klatte, of the Research Center for Healthy and Sustainable Living, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, and one of the parents involved in this study, Astrid van Gessel, who has two children with DLD and also works at a special needs school. The paper is: Collaborative working in speech and language therapy for children with DLD—What are parents' needs?' Inge S. Klatte, Manon Bloemen, Annemieke de Groot, Tina C. Mantel, Marjolijn Ketelaar, Ellen GerritsFirst published: 16 September 2023 Useful resources:The following papers are open access.Network Collaboration for Communication: Collaboration for Communication Network | Collaboration for Communication Network | Newcastle University (ncl.ac.uk)Link to the paper ‘Collaborative working in speech and language therapy for children with DLD—What are parents' needs?': Collaborative working in speech and language therapy for children with DLD—What are parents' needs? - Klatte - 2024 - International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders - Wiley Online Library Link to the systematic review I mention in the podcast: Collaboration: How does it work according to therapists and parents of young children? A systematic review - Klatte - 2024 - Child: Care, Health and Development - Wiley Online LibraryAlso see RCSLT's Developmental Language Disorder overview: https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/clinical-information/developmental-language-disorder/NOTES:For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like further information on the research terms used in the podcast, or many other aspects of research design, please navigate to the ‘Sage Research Methods' collection from the Research Methods page of the RCSLT website'.The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance producer, on behalf of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
In Septembers news:- Dysphagia dining event www.rcslt.org/news/people-with-d…dining-experience/- SLT voices - a new section on the website to showcase views from the world of speech and language therapy www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-launche…lt-voices-section/- 80th anniversary next year www.rcslt.org/about-us/the-rcslt-at-80/- Connect England event for members: www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-connect-england-2024/- Voices of the future careers event www.rcslt.org/events/voices-of-t…-language-therapy/- RCSLT student to newly qualified event www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-stude…learning-day-2024/- Influencing in Westminster and mentions of speech and language therapy in maiden speeches in Parliament.- Darzi review www.rcslt.org/news/lord-darzis-n…ommunity-services/- Evidence given at Covid 19 Inquiry www.rcslt.org/news/evidence-give…-covid-19-inquiry/- Meeting new Welsh ministers and meetings in Northern Ireland- Scottish budget and health cutsPlease do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3RThis interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT and Cara McDonagh, Director of Engagement and Communications.Release date:20 September 2024
In August's news:- Influencing into the new government in Parliament.- Update on RCSLT's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion work and plans. See also reponse to the riots across the UK: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-respons…ots-across-the-uk/- Launch of Buddy Chat course in Northern Ireland. This is for children to learn to communicate with others who have communication issues - and is facilitated by teachers.- Changes in Welsh government.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3RThis interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.
In July's news:- Impact of the results of the General Election and how you can get involved.- Communication Access free training www.communication-access.co.uk/- Lee Silvermann Voice Technique media coverage www.rcslt.org/news/new-study-com…e-with-parkinsons/- King's Speech- Senedd reports on the implementation of the Additional Learning Needs legislation and curriculum reform and access for disabled children in Wales to education and childcare www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-respond…ng-senedd-reports/- Scottish Covid InquiryPlease do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3RThis interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT and Peter Just, Head of External Affairs and Influencing.
In June's news:- The UK General Election- Get involved in e-action: www.rcslt.org/policy-and-influen…on-2024/#section-4- Communication Access free training communication-access.co.uk/- Results of the Voicebox joke telling competition www.rcslt.org/news/east-lothian-…cebox-competition/- New permanent National Speech, Language and Communication Co-ordinator within Welsh Government www.rcslt.org/news/new-permanent…-welsh-government/Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3RThis interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.
Often, when we're working with kids with DLD, we assume that we need to be working on simple sentences or very basic vocabulary, but should we be aiming for more? Can we support children with DLD to learn to use grammar and vocabulary in ways that are functional for their life, such as their everyday communication or their school curriculum? The paper is:Teaching little kids big sentences: A randomized controlled trial showing that children with DLD respond to complex syntax intervention embedded within the context of preschool/kindergarten science instructionAmanda J. Owen Van Horne, Maura Curran, Susan Wagner Cook, Renée Cole, Karla K. McGregorFirst published: 02 May 2023Useful resources:We Have to Talk About Something: Why NOT Talk About the Curriculum? A Guide to Embedding Language Interventions in Curricular ContentTwo papers on tricking yourself into using complement clauses:Preparing Student Clinicians to Provide Recast Therapy on Complement Clauses: A Training ProgramCan vocabulary lessons increase the amount of complex syntax produced by head start teachers? A pilot studyRecast Therapy for Treating Syntax in Bilingual Children With Developmental Language Disorder: A Feasibility and Early Efficacy Study Examining the Role of Language of Intervention on OutcomesAnny Castilla-Earls and Amanda Owen Van HornesTwo earlier papers on embedding instruction in science learning:The Challenge of Rich Vocabulary Instruction for Children With Developmental Language DisorderUse of Recast Intervention to Teach Causal Adverbials to Young Children With Developmental Language Disorder Within a Science Curriculum: A Single Case Design StudyA free grammar guide by Amanda Owen Van Horne and Susan Ebbels:https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/the-grammar-guide-you-never-knew-you-always-wanted Shape coding: https://shapecoding.com/
In May's news:- VoiceBox joke telling competition in Scotland www.rcslt.org/scotland/voicebox-2024/- Cuts to children's speech and language therapy in Aberdeen.- Working together with decision makers in Scotland to influence on future budgets.- CEO visit to Northern Ireland and update on situation there; cancer, prisons, budget challenges; SEN provision in the Assembly.- Wales: new student places; meetings with new ministers; ALN funding and First Minister Question.- Kessler report www.rcslt.org/news/new-report-on…-and-young-people/, media interest in children's waits; SEND delays; NHS budget shortfall of 5 billion; Neonatal CEN evidence to Lords on pre-term birth.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3RThis interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.
What value is there in allied health professional research? To consider this question Sophie Chalmers, Hazel Roddam and fellow researchers conducted a systematic review, which explored the value of research engagement specifically by AHPs, and also considered mechanisms which might connect research engagement with healthcare performance. In this podcast Sophie and Hazel discuss their research and its implications.We cover:What is this new research and why it is important?What does it mean for allied health professionals?What does it mean for their organisations?How do AHPs develop their research skills?The launch of the multi professional research capabilities framework.Interviewees:Sophie Chalmers, Speech and Language Therapist & NIHR ARC-GM pre-doctoral fellow Dr Hazel Roddam, FRCSLT, HEE's Lead for the AHP Research & Innovation Strategy for England 2022 Resources:1. Link to paper being discussed The value of allied health professional research engagement on healthcare performance: a systematic reviewS. Chalmers, J. Hill, L. Connell, S. Ackerley, A. Kulkarni & H. Roddam, BMC Health Services Research, volume 23, Article number: 766 (2023) https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12913-023-09555-9 2. Link to bitesize resources from this paper:Infographic: https://twitter.com/SChalmersSLT/status/1687172202553102336/photo/1 AHPs2mintalks video: https://x.com/SChalmersSLT/status/1684863198434844673?s=20 3. NIHR research capacity building funding streams Information resource for all AHPs https://cahpr.csp.org.uk/news/2024-03-12-new-nihr-research-training-development-career-awards 4. NHS England Multi professional research capabilities framework launched February 2024 https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk/research-framework-launched/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo5. Related paper‘It depends': what 86 systematic reviews tell us about what strategies to use to support the use of research in clinical practiceAnnette Boaz, Juan Baeza, Alec Fraser & Erik Persson Implementation Science volume 19, Article number: 15 (2024) https://implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13012-024-01337-z
In April's news:- The RCSLT Member survey is open now for members to have their say: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-member-survey-2024/- There are RCSLT board and committee vacancies open now, including lay positions:www.rcslt.org/news/trustee-and-c…ee-vacancies-2024/- RCSLT will be at Birmingham Pride in with partnership with the SLT Pride Network. Participating in Birmingham Pride is an opportunity for celebration and joy, as well as an important platform to voice the inequalities that still exist for the LGBTQIA+ community.www.rcslt.org/news/join-the-rcsl…ide-in-birmingham/- The third in a series of webinars about the Professional development framework is taking place on Thursday 25 April.- Watch out for news on our upcoming RCSLT Connect events which will be around the UK.- Hear about the National Audit Office report on the NHS Workforce plan: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-welcome…hs-workforce-plan/- RCSLT's response to separate nursing pay scale consultation www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-respons…cale-consultation/- Waiting lists in Northern Ireland and media exposure there- Parliamentary petitions:Increase investment in speech and language therapy: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/657935Review how to make Parliamentary debates inclusive of communication difference:petition.parliament.uk/petitions/658364Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3RThis interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT and Cara McDonagh, Director of Engagement and Communications at the RCSLT.
In March's news:- Response to the Budget- Vacancies in speech and language therapy survey- Nurses' pay scale response- Buckland review of autism employment https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-response-to-the-buckland-review-of-autism-employment/- Scottish Parliament committee evidence- Ramadan guidance https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/RCSLT_Ramadan_Guidance_FINAL.pdf- #InvestInSLT petition reaches 10,000 signatures: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/657935- Swallow Awareness Day event in the SeneddPlease do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3RThis interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.
How can you support LGBTQIA+ colleagues in the workplace? In this podcast we speak with two of the authors of new guidance that deals with just that question.We cover:- An introduction to the guidance, and supporting tools. - Why it matters.- Why it is everyone's business, even if you do not identify as LGBTQIA+.- How to use it as individuals or in teams.- Understanding intersectionality.Interviewees:Kate Boot, Clinical Locality Lead (Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Hampshire), Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner Jessica Davies, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist- Acute Medicine Team Lead, St Helier Hospital ,Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Resources: Guidance on supporting LGBTQIA+ colleagues in the workplace: a guide for all: https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/supporting-lgbtqia-colleagues-in-the-workplace-a-guide-for-all/ The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.
In February's news:- RCSLT joins organisations from around Europe to declare a commitment to support children who face language challenges.https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-joins-the-historic-launch-of-atlas-think-first-manifesto-at-the-house-of-lords/- What the return to power sharing in Northern Ireland means for speech and language therapy: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-ni-welcomes-assembly-motion/- Local council cuts in Scotland.- Wales to go big on Swallowing Awareness Day and update on youth justice summit. https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-wales-plays-key-role-in-welsh-government-summit-on-youth-justice/- Latest campaigning for the general election. https://www.rcslt.org/news/call-to-party-leaders-letstalkcommunication/- Tell us about your vacancy situation in our latest vacnacies survey: https://www.rcslt.org/policy-and-influencing/uk-wide/vacancy-survey/- and much more.This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.
What happens to children on a waiting list when they aren't receiving treatment? How many continue to need intervention and how many improve spontaneously? It's difficult to research because it's too hard to collect this data ethically and also without impacting the subjects and therefore potentially changing the results.Nevertheless, occasional opportunities arise for reviewing data from waiting lists. In this podcast we chat with Elizabeth and Sue about their research into an ethnically diverse community paediatric speech and language therapy service waiting list in the UK, where levels of social disadvantage are high.The paper is: Outcomes from a community speech and language therapy service treatment waiting list: The natural history of 525 children with identified speech and language needshttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1460-6984.12877Elizabeth Hesketh, Paul White, Doug Simkiss & Sue RoulstoneFirst Published: 15 May 2023 Useful resources:Outcome measurement overview: https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/guidance-for-delivering-slt-services/outcome-measurement/#section-2RCSLT Online Outcome Tool ('ROOT'): https://rcslt-root.orgInterview with Professor Pam Enderby: https://soundcloud.com/rcslt/rcslt-podcast-pam_enderby-31-07-2020Find out more about ROOT: https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/guidance-for-delivering-slt-services/outcome-measurement/#section-2 Enderby, P. and John, A. (2019) Therapy Outcome Measure User Guide. Croydon: J& R Press LtdLanguage growth in children with heterogeneous language disorders: a population study, Courtenay Frazier Norbury , George Vamvakas, Debbie Gooch, Gillian Baird, Tony Charman , Emily Simonoff, Andrew PicklesChild Psychol Psychiatry; 2017 Oct;58 (10) :109 2-1105., https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jcpp.12793PROTOCOL: Language interventions for improving oral language outcomes in children with neurodevelopmental disorders: A systematic review - Nordahl‐Hansen - 2019 - Campbell Systematic Reviews - Wiley Online Library https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cl2.1062NOTES:For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like further information on the research terms used in the podcast, or many other aspects of research design, please navigate to the ‘Sage Research Methods' collection from the Research Methods page of the RCSLT website'.The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance producer, on behalf of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
In January's news:- Workforce projects for 2024 - including roll out and embedding of the professional development framework; curriculum review; review of Newly Qualified Practitioner competencies; preceptorship; placement expansion; supporting the support workforce; career opportunities including enhanced practice and advanced clinical practice. Supported by funding from NHSE - but to work across the UK.- Results of the second vacancies survey published today and third survey launched.- Current workstreams on equality, diversity and inclusion.- Other key issues around the UK.- Launch of the Voicebox joke telling competition for children in Scotland.This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.
What happens to children on a waiting list when they aren't receiving treatment? How many continue to need intervention and how many improve spontaneously? It's difficult to research because it's too hard to collect this data ethically and also without impacting the subjects and therefore potentially changing the results. Nevertheless, occasional opportunities arise for reviewing data from waiting lists. In this podcast we chat with Elizabeth and Sue about their research into an ethnically diverse community paediatric speech and language therapy service waiting list in the UK, where levels of social disadvantage are high.The paper is: Outcomes from a community speech and language therapy service treatment waiting list: The natural history of 525 children with identified speech and language needsElizabeth Hesketh, Paul White, Doug Simkiss & Sue RoulstoneFirst Published: 15 May 2023 Useful resources:Outcome measurement overview: https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/guidance-for-delivering-slt-services/outcome-measurement/#section-2Interview with Professor Pam Enderby https://soundcloud.com/rcslt/rcslt-podcast-pam_enderby-31-07-2020 Find out more about ROOT: www.rcslt.org/speech-and-languag…urement/#section-2NOTES:For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like further information on the research terms used in the podcast, or many other aspects of research design, please navigate to the ‘Sage Research Methods' collection from the Research Methods page of the RCSLT website'.The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance producer, on behalf of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
In December's news:- Roll call of the sucesses of 2023, in spite of the severe challenges- Key issues for the speech and language therapy profession around the UK at the moment- What to expect in 2024This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.
The RCSLT has published a position paper on the use of thickened fluids in the management of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulty (dysphagia). In this podcast we speak with the team behind the paper. We cover:Why did we create a position paper?How the paper was developed using a very wide group of stakeholders.The main themes of the paper.If you're a therapist what do you need to think about now? Thinking about the person sitting in front of you who needs therapy.Interviewees:Maya Asir, Neonatal Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Acute Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Lead Kathleen Graham, Senior Project Manager, RCSLTLizzie King, Allied Health Professional (AHP) Clinical Lead and Professional Lead for Adult Speech and Language TherapyTracy Lazenby-Paterson, Speech and Language Therapist, Team Coordinator, Community Learning Disability service, RCSLT Clinical Adviser- ALD DysphagiaResources:Link to the position paper: https://www.rcslt.org/members/clinical-guidance/dysphagia/thickened-fluids The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.
In November's news catch up:- RCSLT CEO Steve Jamieson tells us about the many different places he's been to meet RCSLT members - across the four nations of the UK and in a huge range of settings.- He tells us what he's learned from that experience and how that is shaping his thinking. - Overview of the recent Parliamentary event hosted by Saqib Bhatti MP and with broadcaster Chris Kamara.- A summary of key things happening around the UK which listeners will be interested in including:- RCSLT Wales gives evidence to Senedd enquiry on education https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-gives-evidence-to-senedd-enquiry-on-access-to-education/- RCSLT Wales and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board host visit with minister for health and social services, Eluned Morgan, https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-wales-host-visit-with-minister-for-health-and-social-services/- Wins in areas of autism, stroke and early years.Please do feedback on our podcasts to help us improve them: tinyurl.com/RCSLTPodcastFeedback. Thank you!This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.
For Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day 2023 we pulled together a panel of two people living with DLD and a professor who is an expert in this field and one of the founders of the awareness day. We cover:- What is DLD?- Why is it important to get a diagnosis?- What is tricky about living with DLD?- Is there anything good about it?- What can help?- What needs to change?- What is the focus of DLD Awareness Day 2023?Interviewees:Ioan Berry, a young man with Developmental Language DisorderSophie Franks, dedicated RADLD Ambassador and adult with DLDProfessor Courtenay Norbury, Professor of Developmental Disorders of Language and Cognition Psychology and Language Sciences, UCLResources:RADLD - Raising Awareness of DLD DayRCSLT DLD factsheetRCSLT DLD clinical informationMe and DLD: Living with a hidden disabilityGiving Voice Twitter takeover by Ioan Berry, 2021DLD DAY 15th October 2021 (Developmental language disorder) Sophie's DLD in Adulthood Speaking up for developmental language disorder: the top 10 priorities for researchThe interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.
In October's news:- RCSLT awards https://www.rcslt.org/news/congratulations-to-all-the-amazing-award-winners/- Party conference season- Intermediate care framework for rehab, reablement and recovery following hospital discharge- NIHCR evidence on aphasia after stroke- Focus on DLDPlease do feedback on our podcasts to help us improve them: tinyurl.com/RCSLTPodcastFeedback. Thank you!This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.
Most people diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) will develop speech impairment over the course of the disease. Some will develop cognitive, linguistic or behavioural disturbance. Does this impact their ability to be involved in and make decisions about their healthcare?In this podcast we chat with Dr Camille Paynter and Dr Susan Mathers about their research into this question.The paper is: The impact of communication on healthcare involvement for people living with motor neurone disease and the careers: A longitudinal qualitative study. Camille Paynter, Susan Mathers, Heidi Gregory, Adam P. Vogel, Madeline CruiceFirst Published: 21 July 2022 Useful resources:Access the paper here: The impact of communication on healthcare involvement for people living with motor neurone disease and the careers: A longitudinal qualitative study. How people living with motor neurone disease and their carers experience healthcare decision making: a qualitative exploration. Paynter C, Mathers S, Gregory H, Vogel AP, Cruice M. Disabil Rehabil. 2022 Jun;44(13):3095-3103. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1855261. Using the Concept of Health Literacy to Understand How People Living with Motor Neurone Disease and Carers Engage in Healthcare: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study. Paynter C, Mathers S, Gregory H, Vogel AP, Cruice M. Healthcare (Basel). 2022 Jul 24;10(8):1371. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10081371. Communication and cognitive impairments and health care decision making in MND: A narrative review. Paynter C, Cruice M, Mathers S, Gregory H, Vogel AP. J Eval Clin Pract. 2019 Dec;25(6):1182-1192. doi: 10.1111/jep.13219.NOTES:For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like further information on the research terms used in the podcast, or many other aspects of research design, please navigate to the ‘Sage Research Methods' collection from the Research Methods page of the RCSLT website'.The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance producer, on behalf of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
In September's news:- Autumn is a busy time in politics. Find out how the RCSLT is engaging to ensure speech and language therapy is represented.- Travelling around the UK - how the RCSLT is engaging with members face to face across the four nations.- Our submission of evidence to the Times Health Commission. https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-submits-evidence-to-the-times-health-commission/- ICS project- Autism guidance and McGowan mandatory training- Vacancies surveyPlease do feedback on our podcasts to help us improve them: tinyurl.com/RCSLTPodcastFeedback. Thank you!This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.
In August's news:- Members - how to help us know more about the profession by completing your member profiles. (Login to your RCSLT 'My account' and click on 'Your profile' to access this.)- Takeaways from RCSLT visit to IALP 32nd world congress: ialpauckland2023.org/- RCSLT outcomes work and ROOT tool www.rcslt.org/speech-and-languag…tcome-measurement/- RCSLT events and webinars www.rcslt.org/events/- RCSLT conference bookings: www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-conference-2023/- 2nd vacancy survey www.rcslt.org/news/second-vacanc…t-survey-now-open/- HCPC standards of proficiency www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/standar…s-of-proficiency/Please do feedback on our podcasts to help us improve them: tinyurl.com/RCSLTPodcastFeedback. Thank you!This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT and Cara McDonagh, Director of Engagement and Communication.
In this podcast we bring together colleagues to discuss professional development frameworks and ways to use them effectively for career planning. We cover:What do we mean when we talk about frameworks?What are the types out there?Using them for career planningUsing them for team planningTaking a flexible approachThere's more alignment across the different types than you might thinkGetting framework advice from your professional bodyInterviewees:Dr Stephanie Tempest FCIPD, occupational therapist / workforce learning and development consultant, Stephanie Tempest Consultancy Ltd Dr Nikki Daniels, Head of Communities and Connections, Royal College of Occupational TherapistsMark Singleton, Learning and Development Manager, Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsVictoria Harris, Head of Learning, Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsResources:Kawa model:https://www.kawamodel.com/v1/RCSLT Professional development framework: https://www.rcslt.org/learning/professional-development-framework/RCOT Professional development framework: https://www.rcot.co.uk/publications/career-development-framework The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.
In July's news:- Response to the long-awaited NHS England workforce plan. www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-respons…rm-workforce-plan/- How RCSLT is responding to shortages and waiting lists.- Senedd debate on criminal justice.- Student numbers in the nations.- Scottish children and young people posts for speech and language therapy and conversations with local government. www.rcslt.org/news/troubling-tim…erapy-in-scotland/- Children's language and the pandemic.- Labour's oracy announcement. www.rcslt.org/news/responding-to…rs-to-opportunity/- RCSLT conference bookings: www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-conference-2023/Please do feedback on our podcasts to help us improve them: tinyurl.com/RCSLTPodcastFeedback. Thank you!This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.
'Primary progressive aphasia (PPA)' is an umbrella term for a group of language-led dementias which leave people unable to communicate effectively with others. PPA can have a devastating impact on people's ability to function and socialise. Speech and language therapy offers a range of potential benefits to people with PPA. However, until now there has been little research asking them and their families about what help they would like from speech and language therapy. In this podcast we chat with Chris Hardy, Anna Volkmer, Jason Warren about their research (*and that of colleagues) about their research to answer that question.The paper is: ‘Like going into a chocolate shop, blindfolded': What do people with primary progressive aphasia want from speech and language therapy?*Maria Loizidou, Emilie Brotherhood, Emma Harding, Sebastian Crutch, Jason D. Warren, Chris J.D. Hardy, Anna VolkmerFirst Published: 30 November 2022 Useful resources:Access the paper here:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1460-6984.12818 Further resources:Rare dementia supporthttps://www.raredementiasupport.org/primary-progressive-aphasia/ A. Volkmer, J. Cartwright, L. Ruggero, A. Beales, J. Gallée, S. Grasso, M. Henry, R. Jokel, J. Kindell, R. Khayum, M. Pozzebon, E. Rochon, C. Taylor-Rubin, R. Townsend, F. Walker, S. Beeke & D. Hersh (2023) 'Principles and philosophies for speech and language therapists working with people with primary progressive aphasia: an international expert consensus' , Disability and Rehabilitation, 45:6, 1063-1078, DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2051080 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/09638288.2022.2051080?needAccess=true&role=buttonMarshall, C.R., Hardy, C.J.D., Volkmer, A. et al. Primary progressive aphasia: a clinical approach. J Neurol 265, 1474–1490 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-018-8762-6https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00415-018-8762-NOTES:For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like further information on the research terms used in the podcast, or many other aspects of research design, please navigate to the ‘Sage Research Methods' collection from the Research Methods page of the RCSLT website'.The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance producer, on behalf of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
In RCSLT's June 2023 podcast:Current themes in speech and language therapy including: an ageing society; workforce; SEND review; Community rehabiliationProfessional development issues: NHSE (formerly HEE) projects coming to a close and achievements there; new support worker hub; professional development framework. For members, remember that the HCPC audit is coming in July so please get ready by updating your CPD diary.Where RCSLT has been recently and who has been to see us.Useful links:Get in touch with our Professional Enquiries team if you have any evidence for Judith for the report on an ageing population: www.rcslt.org/help-and-support/contact-us/NHSE (formerly HEE) projects: www.rcslt.org/members/get-involv…-reform-programme/Support worker hub: www.rcslt.org/news/new-support-w…hub-and-framework/RCSLT Professional development framework: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-profess…d-to-support-slts/Get in touch with our Professional Enquiries team if you have any questions about the HCPC audit: www.rcslt.org/help-and-support/contact-us/Podcast survey: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LG5HC3RThis interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Judith Broll, Director of Professional Development, at the RCSLT.
We all know that the NHS is under enormous pressure and so we need to start being more innovative about ways in which we can resource the NHS. Support workers, of course, play an enormously important role, both within the NHS and further afield.The RCSLT has developed a framework which is specific to speech and language therapist support workers, which defines the competencies and skills required in the role, how are these recognised and how should supervision take place, as well as providing a structure for the career progression of support workers.In this podcast, we are joined by some of the people who were involved in the development of that framework. And they're here to talk to us about what it is and why it matters. Whether you're a support worker, an speech and language therapist, or a manager. Interviewees:Alice Howells - speech and language therapy masters studentRuth Howes - Lead author of the framework and Specialist SLTCharlotte McCollum - SeniorSpeech and Language Therapist, Chatterbug LtdSamantha Thinnesen - Speech and Language Therapy Assistant in Head, Neck and Voice Resources:The RCSLT Support Workers Hub with links to the framework: https://www.rcslt.org/members/your-career/support-workers-hub/?option=saml_user_loginThe interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.
This, the third in our series of podcasts looking at anti-racism in speech and language therapy, centres on the Anti-racism survey report Feb 2023 which was researched and written by SLT student and EDI rep at Reading University, Chloe Nkomo.Chloe talks about the key takeaways from her report. She is joined by Dorett Davis, one of the founders of the network group 'SLTs of Colour' and RCSLT chair Dr Sean Pert. The group discusses:Key findings from the report.Lessons learned, but what still needs to happen.What can each of us do about it? How to manage uncomfortable conversations.How to challenge racist behaviour, or practices that disadvantage minoritised groups.Being able to reflect on your own background and how that might marginalise or advantage you.Making a start on this journey.RCSLT's role in thisInterviewees:Chloe Nkomo, MSci Speech and Language Therapy at University of ReadingDorett Davis, Head of CYP Therapies, Lewisham, representing SLTs of ColourDr Sean Pert, Chair of the RCSLT and Senior Clinical Lecturer and Consultant Speech and Language TherapistUseful links from RCSLTAnalysing diversity, equity and inclusion in speech and language therapyNkomo, C., Pagnamenta, E., Nair, V., Chadd, K. and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. (2022). Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Available online: https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/ Anti-racism in AHP Education: Building an Inclusive Environment, Council of Deans of Health, April 2023Highlights the issues affecting minority ethnic Allied Health Professions (AHP) students and provides recommendations for how universities can embed the key principles of anti-racism within their processes.https://www.councilofdeans.org.uk/2023/04/council-of-deans-of-health-release-new-report-anti-racism-in-ahp-education-building-an-inclusive-environment/ RCSLT's anti-racism programme of learning: https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/programme-of-learning/ RCSLT list of resources on microaggressions and bullyinghttps://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/microaggressions-and-bullying-resources.pdf RCSLT materials on starting anti-racism conversations in your workplacehttps://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/programme-of-learning/#section-3 Reflecting on positionality using a social identity mapJacobson, D., & Mustafa, N. (2019). Social Identity Map: A Reflexivity Tool for Practicing Explicit Positionality in Critical Qualitative Research. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 18. https://doi.org/10.1177/1609406919870075Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
In RCSLT's May 2023 News podcast:- Dementia Action Week UK- Follow the @RCSLTNI account to engage with their Dementia Action Week Twitter Takeover https://twitter.com/RCSLTNI- Areas of focus including vacancies, prescribing, intermediate care, first contact practitioners, ELSEC - Updated healthcare standards for children in secure settings in England- RCSLT gave evidence to the school absence inquiry from The Education Committee- RCSLT survey on speech and language therapists' experiences of disability in the workplace - take part if you have a disability or not. Survey is open until Friday 26 May: https://www.rcslt.org/news/disability-in-the-workplace-survey/- New national clinical guidelines for stroke: https://www.rcslt.org/news/new-national-clinical-guideline-for-stroke/- Key issues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland- Update on the Support worker framework- Making data count: https://www.rcslt.org/news/making-data-count/- Nominate someone for the RCSLT Awards 2023: https://www.rcslt.org/news/celebrate-our-amazing-profession/This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.
Does knowing whether a defendant has a diagnosis of Developmental Language Disorder affect how mock jurors rate that defendant's levels of guilt, sentence length, credibility and blameworthiness?In this podcast we chat with Dr Hannah Hobson, Samantha Gamblen and Claire Westwood about the research they did to answer this question and what it revealed.The paper is:The impact of developmental language disorder in a defendant's description on mock jurors' perceptions and judgementsHannah Madaleine Hobson, Jemma Woodley, Samantha Gamblen, Joanna Brackely, Fiona O'Neill, Danielle Miles, Claire Westwood First Published: 10 September 2022 Useful resources: Access the paper here:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14606984/2023/58/1 Access the project dataset, vignette and codebook: https://osf.io/znve3/RCSLT open access guide to DLD: https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/clinical-information/developmental-language-disorder/The Box elearning: Free learning to help with understanding what are speech, language and communication needs are and how to recognise them; plus strategies to support. https://www.rcsltcpd.org.uk/courses/the-box-learning-journey/ Mind your words: Children and young people:Free elearning to improve your understanding of children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and speech, language and communication needs.https://www.rcsltcpd.org.uk/courses/mind-your-words-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health/ NOTES:For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like further information on the research terms used in the podcast, or many other aspects of research design, please navigate to the ‘Sage Research Methods' collection from the Research Methods page of the RCSLT website'.The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance producer, on behalf of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
In April's RCSLT News podcast:New RCSLT CEO, Steve Jamieson, shares his mission for RCSLT and messages for speech and language therapists and the people they support. (More about Steve here: www.rcslt.org/news/royal-college…w-chief-executive/)We look at the results of the recent survey into vacancies in SLT services and some of the media coverage this has generated: www.rcslt.org/news/vacancy-rates…-language-therapy/Senedd report highlights over-representation of young people with communication needs within criminal justice system: www.rcslt.org/news/senedd-report…al-justice-system/New Scottish health secretarry, Michael MathesonHEE merger with NHS England: www.hee.nhs.uk/hee-merges-with-nhs-england HCPC consultation on the proposed changes to the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics: www.hcpc-uk.org/news-and-events/n…mance-and-ethics/Anti-racism in AHP education report from the Council of Deans of Health: www.rcslt.org/news/anti-racism-in-ahp-education/It's the first #GreenerAHP week www.rcslt.org/news/sustainabilit…-language-therapy/New Professional Development Framework for SLTs: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-profess…d-to-support-slts/Statement on thickened fluids: www.rcslt.org/news/our-statement…-thickened-fluids/This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT and Steve Jamieson, RCSLT CEO.
In the March 2023 issue we cover:- The context of speech language therapy in Scotland right now- RCSLT's five key priorities for Scotland- An important win for funding in Edinburgh- The UK budget- SEND reform announcement and what it means- An overview of a recent event in Swansea- Discussions about the HCPC fee increase- Two big campaigns: 'Send in the specialists' and 'Prescribing now'.This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT and Glenn Carter, Head of the RCSLT Scotland Office.Release date:20 March 2023
Artificial nutrition and hydration (AN&H) may be provided to individuals in the home environment, and family caregivers are often involved in the management of this intervention. This experience can have many consequences for families.In this podcast we chat with Dr Dominika Lisiecka and Dr Áine Kearns about their systematic review of family caregivers' experiences of artificial nutrition and hydration at home. The paper is:A qualitative systematic review of family caregivers' experiences of artificial nutrition and hydration at home: A meta‐ethnography - Lisiecka - 2022 - International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders Dominika Lisiecka, Áine Kearns, Aisling Bonass First published: 19 April 2022Access the paper here:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1460-6984.12726 NOTES:For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like further information on the research terms used in the podcast, or many other aspects of research design, please navigate to the ‘Sage Research Methods' collection from the Research Methods page of the RCSLT website'.The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance producer, on behalf of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
In RCSLT's February news catch up we look at:- The prescribing campaign- Survey of Speech and language therapy vacant posts- Anti-racism deep dive report for speech and language therapy profession just out https://www.rcslt.org/news/new-insights-in-our-anti-racism-report/ - Updates on specialised commissioning in England- Public Health Scotland report on children's speech, language and communication development during the Covid-19 pandemic- Wales Senedd event - And much more!This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.
We chat with Kerry, a registered nurse living with long Covid; speech and language therapist Rachel Nashed; and Professor Louise Cummings, to learn more about long covid, how it affects communication, and how can speech and language therapists support those living with the condition. Interviewees:Kerry Davies, (RGN) Registered General Nurse and Co-founder and member of Long Covid Nurses and Midwives UK Rachel Nashed, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Treasurer of the South West Voice Clinical Excellence NetworkProfessor Louise Cummings, Department of English and Communication, Hong Kong Polytechnic University Resources:Long Covid Nurses and Midwives UK: https://teamlcnmuk.wixsite.com/lcnmuk NHS app reviews | Apps for recovery & rehabilitation | For survivors & clinicians: https://www.my-therappy.co.uk/ Long Covid: What's changed and what we know now, Liz Jackson, BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-63546138How long Covid ruined my life (and why it won't go away), Rowland Manthorpe, Sky News, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm8WsO_FQYkhttps://news.sky.com/story/how-long-covid-ruined-my-life-from-crushing-fatigue-to-brain-fog-12744444Articles:Long Covid: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-022-00846-2Cognitive-linguistic difficulties in adults with Long COVID, Prof. Louise Cummings: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/oa-edit/10.4324/9781003257318-5/cognitive-linguistic-difficulties-adults-long-covid-louise-cummings Communication-related quality of life in adults with Long COVID, Prof. Louise Cummings: https://tandfbis.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rt-files/docs/Open+Access+Chapters/9781003257318_10.4324_9781003257318-6.pdfCase studies of adults with COVID-19 infection, Prof. Louise Cummings: https://tandfbis.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rt-files/docs/Open+Access+Chapters/9781003257318_10.4324_9781003257318-13.pdfPragmatic impairment in COVID-19, Prof. Louise Cummings: https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/ip-2022-3001/html?lang=enCognitive-linguistic difficulties in COVID-19: A longitudinal case study, Prof Louise Cummings: https://synergypublishers.com/pms/index.php/ijslpa/article/view/2258Journal article: COVID-19 and language: A case study: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18uDm1o6dUoX8v91lpNPBCbO4e7TllJLl/viewThe long road back: Implications of COVID-19 for language and cognition, Cambridge University Press: http://www.cambridgeblog.org/2020/10/the-long-road-back-implicatications
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