Shows
Put a SALTSOC in itLife as a mature student.Listen to Ellie and Claire from the saltsoc committee and Ashley and Beth talk about life as a mature SLT student at BCU. We talk about how much we love speech and language therapy, what have been the good and bad things about being a mature student, and what has helped us.
2023-01-0541 minPut a SALTSOC in itPlacement SpecialAll of the committee have recently been on placement or are mid placement, so here are a few of our experiences on placement, some of the things we learnt, and a couple ideas of what you most need in your toolkit.
2022-12-2221 minPut a SALTSOC in itWellbeing and Resilience especially around placement and starting new jobsToday's placement includes some discussion around what is resilience and how do we have more of it, as well as tips to help you face placement and a new job as an NQP. The link mentioned in the podcast for a 5 minute video around ACEs is https://youtu.be/VMpIi-4CZK0.
2022-11-0329 minPut a SALTSOC in itInternational Stammering Awareness Day Special.This is my favourite episode yet! I had the honour of interviewing Jasjot about his experience as someone who has a stammer, and he shares his negative experiences and challenges, his achievements and his advice for those who stammer or know someone who does. This is a MUST listen if you work with people, some of whom will have a stammer, or if you know children or adults who stammer.
2022-10-2230 minPut a SALTSOC in itMeet an NQPThis month we chat with Darcy, Keira and Michael about their university experience, finding a job, and first year as an NQP.
2022-10-0349 minPut a SALTSOC in itGet to know the committee 22/23Ellie F, Ellie M, Claire, Miranda and Amy introduce and speak a bit about themselves as the new committee 22/23 - we hope you enjoy!!
Don't forget to follow us on instagram, twitter and facebook for updates!
2022-09-0223 min
Put a SALTSOC in itA Conversation about Social PrescribingIn this episode, Emily, Eloise and Cara (The SALTSOC Team) chat to fellow SLT students Claire and Malikah who are the social prescribing champions at BCU. We discuss their role, what social prescribing is and how it relates to the SLT profession and studies.
If you want to learn more about social prescribing you can visit the website mentioned (healthexchange) or look out for the social prescribing champions to find things out!
Don't forget to follow us on our socials for all the updates!:
Instagram- SALTSOCATBCU
Twitter- BCUSALTSOC
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2022-03-0921 minPut a SALTSOC in itA conversation with James SmithsonIn this episode Emily and Cara chat to SLT James Smithson about the studying on the MSc SLT course, finding your niche in SLT, Voice, Head and Neck Cancer and practicing/studying throughout the pandemic.
Thank you James!
James' Twitter: @SLTSmithson
Don't forget to follow us on our socials for more:
@BCUSALTSOC on Twitter and Facebook
@Saltsocatbcu on Instagram
If there's any guests you'd like to see on the podcast just let us know!
2021-12-0729 minPut a SALTSOC in itA conversation with Emma AhernIn this episode (our 10th one!), Emily and Eloise chat to Speech and Language Therapist Emma Ahern, where they discuss finding your field, importance of placements, emotional regulation, parent engagement and workshops- it's packed full of amazing advice, tips and all round knowledge!
Thank you Emma!
You can follow Emma on Instagram at: @emma_wallace_ahern and here she will post more about upcoming workshops and links to them!
Don't forget to also follow us on our socials for more:
@BCUSALTSOC on Twitter and Facebook
@Saltsocatbcu on Instagram
2021-10-1143 minPut a SALTSOC in itA conversation with the SALTSOC CommitteeIn this episode, the committee for 2021/22 chat all things student and their experiences on the course so far, with the addition of some top tips!
Don't forget to follow us on our socials: @bcusaltsoc on twitter and facebook // @saltsocatbcu on instagram
2021-08-3120 minPut a SALTSOC in itA Conversation with UK SLT Pride NetworkIn the first episode of the new season, Emily and Eloise chat to Rick and Jen, the communication officers from the UK SLT Pride Network. A brief introduction to the network, how to be an ally and how to join the community.
Join the UK SLT Pride Network: linktr.ee/uksltpride
The Network Socials: @uksltpride on twitter and instagram.
Don't forget to follow us on our socials too : @bcusaltsoc on twitter and facebook // @saltsocatbcu on instagram
Happy Pride Month!
2021-06-2930 minPut a SALTSOC in itStudent Mental Health During A PandemicEmily and Eloise are joined by Sarah and Ellie from BCU MHFA to have an open chat about their experiences of student mental health during a pandemic.
Follow both us and BCU MHFA on all our socials, linked at the end of the podcast, for more posts!
2021-03-1559 minPut a SALTSOC in itPaediatric Telehealth Experiences with Level 5Emily, Eloise and Cara chat to fellow Level 5 student, Caitlin, about experiences of telehealth in a paediatric setting
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for updates
2021-02-1937 minPut a SALTSOC in itAdult Telehealth Experiences with Level 5Emily and Eloise chat to fellow Level 5 student, Lauren, about experiences of telehealth on placement in an adult setting.
If you want to check out the blog mentioned at the end, visit: Alex's Speech Bubble
Don't forget to follow us on instagram and socials for updates
2021-02-1031 min
Put a SALTSOC in itA Conversation with Nichola LeeperJoin Francesca and Fiona as they chat to Nichola Leeper, a previous BCU student who is now a qualified Speech and Language Therapist. In this episode we discuss life as an NQP, interview tips and Nichola tells us all about the process of finding a job in an SLT post.
Many thanks to Nichola for joining us on this episode. If you would like to follow her on twitter her handle is @nichola_SLT.
2020-11-1035 min
Put a SALTSOC in itA Conversation with Nicola ClarkeJoin Fiona and Harriet as they discuss all things about reflection and reflective practise with Nicola Clarke, who is a Senior Lecturer and part of the Personal Development Department at Birmingham City University.
2020-10-2032 min
Put a SALTSOC in itA Conversation with Andrew SayerJoin SALTSOCs' Fundraising Coordinators Emily and Eloise as they chat to BCU Librarian Andrew Sayer about his career and his best advice for using the library and their services.
2020-10-0727 minPut a SALTSOC in itEpisode 1 - Back to UniversityOur very first podcast!
Enjoy the SALTSOC Team talking about their experiences of starting University at BCU. I'm sure many of you can relate to our experiences, or you may have this to look forward to. We throughly enjoyed creating this for our members!
If you have any questions about starting at BCU email us (saltsoc@teambcu.co.uk) or drop us a message on one of our social media sites.
If you have an idea for a podcast, or would like to be a guest on one, then please reach out!
2020-08-1816 min