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RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT July News: response to 10 year health plan for England; exploring workforce impacts of waiting lists; focus on SEND and moreIn our update this month:Exploring the workforce implications of waiting lists in children and young people’s speech and language therapy services.Response to the 10-year health plan for England.Continued focus on SEND in England and proposals in Northern Ireland.Report from RCSLT Scotland with an experimental analysis of additional numbers of SLTs needed in education. 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 exp...
2025-07-2807 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News June 2025: UK spending review; news on ICBs; Voicebox competition and moreThe June news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs. Published 16 June 2025. In our update this month:- What the Chancellor's Spending Review means for speech and language therapy;- Developments across the UK covering children; the Health Select Committee First 1,000 days of Life inquiry; involvement in the UK Parliament modernisation committee; Integrated Care Board blueprint; and the Northern Ireland curriculum.- Voice Box competition in Scotland: winner of the best joke is announced. This year’s winni...
2025-06-1609 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News May 2025: update from CEO Steve Jamieson, plus news of exciting policy winsThe 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.Thi...
2025-05-2713 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News April 2025: focus on Northern Ireland, plus updates from around the UKThe 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 b...
2025-05-0113 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News March 2025: impact of NHSE closing; curriculum and assessment review; campaigns and moreThe 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 L...
2025-03-2405 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News February 2025: waiting lists grow; key events in Scotland; Speech and language therapy issues across the UKThe 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 o...
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Diary of an SLT#17 CEO of RCSLT and Striving to Ensure the Profession is taken SeriouslyRuth had the opportunity to chat with Steve Jamieson, CEO at RCSLT last month. Steve is approaching his second year of being in post and it was an opportunity for Ruth to find out what he has been enjoying, what challenges have arisen as well as finding out why he applied for the role in the first place. Steve talks really openly about his love of the RCSLT and how he enjoys getting to meet members right across the UK. Have a listen as the CEO explains why h...
2025-02-1733 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsWhat's happening at the juxtaposition of AI and speech & language therapy?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...
2025-02-1225 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news Jan 2025: 80th anniversary; Senedd event; Westminster debate; VoiceBox comp & moreThe 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:...
2025-01-2410 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news Dec 2024: review of 2024; campaigns and how to get involved; news from around the UKThe 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/...
2024-12-1608 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT November News Podcast - Irma DonaldsonThe 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...
2024-11-2618 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT October news: fifth year of podcasts; campaigns, and round up from around the UKIn 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 i...
2024-10-2510 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsIJLCD: Collaborative working with parents to support children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)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 c...
2024-09-2426 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News Sept 2024: Dysphagia event; Darzi review; Covid 19 Inquiry; news from across the UKIn 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...
2024-09-2013 minDiary of an SLT#6: I'm on the RCSLT Board of Trustees, but I'm not an SLT!Sundeep Sidhu, RCSLT Trustee, joins Ruth to chat about being involved with speech and language therapists at board level.
New to his role in November 2023, Sundeep talks candidly about why he applied foe his role on the board of trustees, what he has learnt already and what he is bringing to his role.
He talks passionately about his background in design thinking and how he brings strategic based questions to all our board meetings.
Follow Sundeep on LinkedIn and Instagram [ @sundeepuk ]
*this episode was recorded...
2024-09-0933 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News Aug 2024: influencing to Parliament; EDI; launch of Buddy Chat; Government in WalesIn 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 in...
2024-08-2207 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News July 2024: General election, Senedd reports, Scottish Covid InquiryIn 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.s...
2024-07-1911 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News June 2024In 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...
2024-06-2109 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News May 2024: Focus on Scotland, plus news from around the UKIn 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 bi...
2024-05-2112 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News April 2024: member survey; Pride; Greener AHPs; Petitions and moreIn 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 thir...
2024-04-1912 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News March 2024: Budget; autism in work; events in Senedd & Scottish ParliamentIn 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...
2024-03-2108 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsNew RCSLT guidance to help you support LGBTQIA+ colleagues in the workplaceHow 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 Se...
2024-03-0430 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News February 2024: power sharing in N.Ireland; general election; cuts in Scotland; Swallowing awareness day in WalesIn 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 u...
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RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsIJLCD - Outcomes from a community speech and language therapy service treatment waiting listWhat 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.
2024-02-0931 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News Jan 2024: professional development across the workforce; vacancies survey; joke competitionIn 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 S...
2024-01-2516 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsIJLCD - Outcomes from a community speech and language therapy service treatment waiting listWhat 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.
2024-01-1631 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News Dec 2023: a look back at 2023; key issues now; and what to expect for 2024In 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.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please...
2023-12-2107 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsThickened fluids guidance from the RCSLT: an introductionThe 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 Sp...
2023-12-0735 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News November 2023: RCSLT CEO tells us about his tour of services around the UKIn 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...
2023-11-2422 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News October 2023: RCSLT awards, party conferences, DLD, aphasia and moreIn 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.
2023-10-1309 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsIJLCD - The impact of communication on health care for people living with Motor Neurone DiseaseMost 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 G...
2023-09-2728 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News September 2023: busy times in politics; touring the UK; Times Health Commission; and moreIn 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...
2023-09-2009 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News August 2023: member profile data, international focus; events coming up and moreIn 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...
2023-08-3114 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news July 2023: NHS England workforce plan; waiting lists; Senedd debate; posts in ScotlandIn 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...
2023-07-1711 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsIJLCD - 'Like going into a chocolate shop blindfolded': What do people with primary progressive aphasia want from speech and language therapy?'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 t...
2023-07-0431 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News June 2023: current themes; professional development; and comings and goingsIn 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...
2023-06-1912 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsIntroducing the RCSLT Support workers' framework and hubWe 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...
2023-06-0533 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsAnti-racism in speech and language therapy: part 3This, 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 i...
2023-06-0147 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News May 2023: Dementia Action Week; key issues across the UK; RCSLT awards and new resourcesIn 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...
2023-05-1713 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsIJLCD - The impact of DLD on jury perceptionsDoes 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 W...
2023-05-0236 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News April 2023: Welcome new CEO Steve Jamieson; vacancies; news from Scotland & Wales; & moreIn 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, Michae...
2023-04-1917 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news March 2023: Priorities and wins in Scotland, the budget, SEND and prescribing campaignIn 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...
2023-03-2014 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news February 2023: prescribing campaign, anti-racism deep dive report, and updates from around the UKIn 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 Th...
2023-02-1510 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news catch up January 2023In this month's news catch up we look at:- Positives to come out of 2022 including raised awareness and apprenticeships- Focus areas for 2023 including workforce (England and Wales), Mental health and capacity, Covid enquiry and more.- Issues around the UK such as UK general election - and possibly Northern Ireland - and implications; and in Scotland communication accessibility and children's early language- Not forgetting, the uniform reviewThis interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn...
2023-01-1911 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news December 2022: wins for the profession in 2022 and looking forward to 2023In the December 2022 news we cover:- Achievements for the profession and RCSLT in 2022 - not least speech and language therapists continuing to deliver high quality evidence-based care in a challenging environment; but also in legislation; in guidance and secondary legislation; in research; and in collaborative working.- What's happening now around the UK: covering key issues in the four nations.- Looking ahead to 2023: continuing emphasis on morale and wellbeing; SEND reform in England; and a journey to co-production across RCSLT workstreams.This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at...
2022-12-1410 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news November 2022: budget statement; activity around the nations; 2nd anniversary of CAUKIn the November 2022 news update, we cover:- Early analysis of the Chancellor's autumn budget statement.- Issues around the four nations of the UK.- The second anniversary of the Communication Access project.- Reminder for members to complete their profile for the 'Horizon project'.Resources:- Sign up for the Communication Access training: communication-access.co.uk/- Members please login to the RCSLT website to complete your profile for the Horizon project: www.rcslt.org/This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at...
2022-11-1813 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news October 2022: changing times; some wins; Horizon member profile project; and eventsIn the October 2022 news update, we cover:- An overview of where things are on right now.- The new Horizon member profile project.- Key issues in politics right now.- Events for November and December. (See www.rcslt.org/events/ for details.)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 Communications.Please be...
2022-10-2015 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news September 2022: reflections on change; ongoing work; and how tough it is out thereIn the September 2022 news update, we cover:- The new PM; the passing of The Queen; the accession of The King.- The Health and Social Care Secretary of State, Thérèse Coffey, and what that might mean for speech and language therapy.- Key work including 'streamlining' in Wales; the school bill in the UK parliament; and acknowledgement of just how tough it is out there.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 Po...
2022-09-2110 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news August 2022: children's services; mental health; domestic abuse; Covid inquiries and moreAugust 2022's news catch up covers:- Review of SEND in England and six themes for our asks- Wider issues around crisis in children's services - across the UK- Mental health DHSC 10 year plan- Guidance on domestic abuse in England- Covid public inquiries- CAUK and wider communication access issues- Welsh language health and social care plan- Neurodevelopmental whole system approach in Wales- Scotland national care serviceProduction notes:This interview is conducted by Victoria Harris, Head...
2022-08-1713 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT catch up July 2022: impact of ministerial changes; workforce; ICSs; Covid and moreIn the July 2022 news update, we cover:- Impact of ministerial changes in Parliament- Integrated Care System updates- Workforce pipeline and transformation- Covid latest- Update on research and outcomesThis interview is 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 Judith Broll, Director of Professional Development.Useful links:What you need to know about Integrated Care Systems (England): https://www.rcslt...
2022-07-1323 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news June 2022: Health and Care strategy; Integrated Care Systems; Messenger Review; SEND survey and so much moreIn the May 2022 news update, we cover:- The Health and Care Strategy implementation- Integrated Care System updates- Messenger review- SEND survey- UN conference- Children's listening event- RCSLT in the news- and so, so much more!This interview is 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.Please be aware that the views expressed are those...
2022-06-1513 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsAnti-racism in speech and language therapy: part 2This is the second in a series of episodes which we will be releasing in 2022 which will look at anti-racism in the speech and language therapy profession. In this episode two of the leaders of the network group 'SLTs of Colour' (Heeral Davda and Dorett Davis) chat with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' chair, Mary Heritage, and consultant Kiki Maurey OBE MBA. In 2020 RCSLT commissioned Kiki to undertake an independent review of how it might move towards a more diverse board. In this episode we look at what Kiki's findings and recommendations and what R...
2022-05-2441 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news May 2022: Queen's speech; N. Ireland elections; recovery plan Wales; SEND reform England and moreIn the May 2022 news update, we cover:- Key inclusions in the Queen's speech.- Events in Northern Ireland.- Welsh government programme for transforming and modernising care and reducing waiting lists.- SEND reform in England.- Implementation of the Health and Care Act including ICS plans and a name change.- Plus lots more - it's a busy month!This interview is 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...
2022-05-1812 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news April 2022: find out about the RCSLT's new five year vision and why it mattersThis month's podcast is all about the vision the RCSLT has for the next five years. Listen to find out what it is, how it came together as a collaborative process, the eight areas of focus, and hear examples of how the organisation is going to deliver on those areas of focus. RCSLT's Chair of the Board, Mary Heritage, and its CEO, Kamini Gadhok MBE are our guides.- Read the strategic vision here: www.rcslt.org/about-us/#section-6- Find out about our Equality, diversity and inclusion work here: www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity…n-and-anti-racism/...
2022-04-2616 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news March 2022: Road to recovery response, news in Scotland &d N Ireland, Swallow Awareness DayIn the March 2022 news update, we discuss:- Response to the government's 'Road to Recovery' plans.- 'Equity for all' report in Scotland.- AHP event in Northern Ireland.- Swallow Awareness Day 2022.- And much more!This interview is conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn,Release date:16 March 2022Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
2022-03-1611 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news February 2022: Health Bill, consultation on regulation, N. Ireland Assembly, BSL and moreIn February's update we cover:- Progress of the Health Bill in the House of Lords (England)- Consultation on regulation of professional bodies (UK wide)- Down Syndrome Bill (England)- British Sign Language bill (England)- Northern Ireland Assembly and implications of departure of the first minister (Northern Ireland)- Senedd work on hospital discharge and patient flow (Wales)- RCSLT reports on long Covid and sustained impact from Covid: https://www.rcslt.org/news/long-covid-and-sustained-impact-reports/This interview is conducted by Mark Singleton, Learning Officer at The Ro...
2022-02-0911 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News January 2022: new vision for the RCSLT, regulation consultation, AHP strategy and moreIn the January 2022 news update, we discuss:- Discuss some of the big issues for 2022 including impact of Covid-19 but also key parts of the RCSLT's new vision- Health and Care Bill (England) at Lords Committee stage- Regulation consultation- AHP strategy- Updates from Wales- RCSLT's professional network on workforce issues (access here for RCSLT members only: community.rcslt.org/s/group/Collabo…0Y000006IPl9UAG)- Policy and public affairs team impact report: www.rcslt.org/policy/uk-wide/This interview is conducted by Victoria Ha...
2022-01-1807 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsAnti-racism in speech and language therapy: part 1This is the first in a series of episodes which we will be releasing in 2022 which will look at anti-racism in the speech and language therapy profession. In this episode leaders of the network group 'SLTs of Colour' (Angela Whiteley, Heeral Davda and Dorett Davis) chat with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' chair, Mary Heritage, about the need for anti-racism awareness in the profession and the ways this is being taken forwards.About SLTs of Colour:SLTs of Colour is an inclusive network supporting Speech & Language Therapists in the UK, posting...
2022-01-0532 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News December 2021: review of 2021; challenges; updates in N. Ireland; future ambitionsIn December's news update, we:- Take a look back at 2021- Consider the challenges for 2022- Talk about health and social care in Northern Ireland- Discuss the upcoming Northern Ireland elections and manifesto asks- Think about our ambitions for the speech and language therapy profession and those speech and language therapists serve for 2022.This interview is conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, RCSLT's Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Ruth Sedgewick, RCSLT's Head...
2021-12-1014 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsUpper Airways Disorders: the speech and language therapy roleIn this episode we chat with Claire Slinger Consultant Speech & Language Therapist (Lancashire & South Cumbria Severe Asthma & Airways service ) and one of her patients, Iain, about the speech and language therapy role in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of upper airways disorders. We look at the the impact that upper airways disorders have on patients and how speech and language therapy can make a positive difference.References:Newman KB, Mason 3rd UG, Schmaling KB. Clinical features of vocal cord dysfunction. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine. 1995 Oct;152(4):1382-6 Murphy JM, Stephen S, Pe...
2021-11-2333 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News November 2021: BuildBackBetterSLT response; spending review; nations' updates; CAUKThe RCSLT news podcast for November 2021 includes:- BuildBackBetterSLT petition response from the Government- What the Spending Review means for speech and language therapy in England- RCSLT health inequalities work recognised by the Royal Society for Public Health www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity…alth-inequalities/- Communication Access birthday communication-access.co.uk/#- and much moreThis interview is conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, RCSLT's Director of Policy and Public Affairs.Please be...
2021-11-1211 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsIJLCD - Communication skills of adolescents with prenatal alcohol exposurePrenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) is associated with growth deficits and neurodevelopmental impairment including foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Difficulties with oral and written communication skills are common among children with PAE; however, less is known about how communication skills of adolescents who have PAE compare with those who do not. Adolescence is a critical time for development, supporting the transition into adulthood, but it is considered a high-risk period for those with FASD.The paper is:Oral and written communication skills of adolescents with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) compared with those with no/low...
2021-10-1628 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news October 2021: CAUK; parliamentary affairs; behaviour & alternative provision; & moreThe RCSLT news podcast for October 2021 includes:- Communication Access campaign initiative: how it's going from strength to strength and how we'll be celebrating its year anniversary in November- key issues in Parliament including the spending review, the social care levy, the NHS Bill- SLTs are on the taskforce for government work on behaviour and alternative provision- Elections for the Northern Ireland Assembly- Meetings with Scottish ministers and officials on Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Inclusive CommunicationPlease be aware that the views expressed are those...
2021-10-1309 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news catch up September 2021: Covid, conference, campaigns and moreThis month's catch up covers three main areas:- Updates to Covid and how members can get support https://www.rcslt.org/learning/covid-19/- What to look forward to in this year's RCSLT conferencehttps://www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-conference-2021/- Campaigns including the upcoming anniversary of the launch of the CAUK training and DLD awareness day https://www.rcslt.org/policy/uk-wide/#section-3 https://www.rcslt.org/members/clinical-guidance/developmental-language-disorder/- and much moreThis interview is conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Sp...
2021-09-1710 min
RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsILJCD: Does the duration and frequency of dummy (pacifier) use affect the development of speech?In this IJLCD episode we interview Charlie Strutt and Ghada Khattab about their paper in the IJLCD: 'Does the duration and frequency of dummy (pacifier) use affect the development of speech?'The current literature suggests a link between dummy (or pacifier) use and a number of both positive and detrimental consequences. Positive consequences include soothing effect and protection from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), while negative ones include increased risk of otitis media and dental malformation. However, there is little research surrounding the impact of dummy use on the development of speech sounds....
2021-09-0331 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news catch up August 2021: FundSLT petition; news from across the UK; shaping the futureRCSLT news for August 2021 covers:* How the #FundSLT petition is going and plans to expand the reach. If you haven't signed yet please do and if you have please share with friends, family and colleagues petition.parliament.uk/petitions/587872* News across the UK including:Northern Ireland - SEN, election prep, waiting timesWales - Additional learning needs, Speech Language and Communication pathway, long covidScotland - Programme for Government, National Care ServiceNHS reform billHEE workforce evidence, pandemic backlog and more* Working with service users, members and...
2021-08-2711 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News Catch Up July 2021: petition news; covid; mental health N. Ireland; race equality WalesThis month's catch up covers a large span of work:- Breaking news on the Build Back Better petition to Parliament for speech and language therapy funding (Campaign: www.rcslt.org/get-involved/build…es-after-covid-19/ ) (Petition: www.tinyurl.com/SLTBBB)- Covid and long Covid developments- Neurodiversity in prisons in England- NHS reform in England second reading in Parliament- Mental health reform in Northern Ireland- Race equality action plan in WalesThis interview is conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech an...
2021-07-2312 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsILJCD: A rapid review of the use of telepractice in paediatric speech & language therapyIn this IJLCD episode the late Professor James Law and Dr. Jenna Charlton discuss the findings of their rapid review of the use of telepractice in paediatric speech & language therapy. Their paper is:'Tele-practice for children and young people with communication disabilities: Employing the COM-B model to review the intervention literature and inform guidance for practitioners'Access the paper here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1460-6984.12592 NOTES:For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if y...
2021-06-2327 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsMind your words - children, young people and mental healthIn this episode we talk to Melanie Cross, Speech and Language Therapist and Dr Hannah Hobson, Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of York about the the links between speech, language and communication needs and social, emotional and mental health needs in children and young people. We look at some of the factors involved; difficulties accessing diagnosis and support and discuss ways to improve outcomes for children and young people, including more joined up working, improving communication access for all and further research.Resources: Mind your words: Children and...
2021-06-2237 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news June 2021: Build Back Better; 5 year plans; communication access; elections & moreJune news from the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Covering:- Build back better campaign and petition (Campaign: www.rcslt.org/get-involved/build…es-after-covid-19/ ) (Petition: www.tinyurl.com/SLTBBB)- Strategic plan work- Follow up on Scottish and Welsh elections- Communication Access project update (Elearning here: communication-access.co.uk/)- What else is hot right nowThis interview is conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.Pl...
2021-06-1813 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news May 2021: Build Back Better, Covid, elections, Queens' Speech, mental health, anti-racismRCSLT news May 2021: inc Build Back Better campaign; election results; Covid pandemic to endemic; Queens' Speech; anti-racism; mental health.The new - free - elearning mentioned in the interview is called 'Mind Your Words' and it is designed to support those working with children and young people with mental health needs. It aims to improve understanding of children and young people who have both mental health needs – or social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) – and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). To access the elearning please head here:https://www.rcsltcpd.org.uk/course/view.php...
2021-05-1211 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news April 2021: inc service user survey; Senedd & Scottish Parliament elections; CovidListen for the latest on RCSLT's recent service user survey of speech and language therapy provision during the pandemic and the Building Back Better report which it prompted (see more here: https://www.rcslt.org/get-involved/building-back-better-speech-and-language-therapy-services-after-covid-19/) Hear the latest on how Covid is impacting on waiting lists; the case for better ventilation of enclosed spaces; and clear masks.Plus more on NHS reform in England and a win in the House of Lords on the Domestic Abuse Bill.This interview is conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech a...
2021-04-1614 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsILJCD: Voice banking for people living with motor neurone disease: Views and expectationsIn this IJLCD episode, we talk to Richard Cave, who works with the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MND), about an article he’s written on voice banking. Voice banking is a process in which people who suffer from MND or other conditions are given the opportunity to record their own synthetic voices for use with an AAC device in the future. IJLCD (Wiley link): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1460-6984.12588For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like...
2021-04-1628 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT March 2021 catch upWelcome to the March 2021 news catch up from The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, covering Covid-19; health and care in government budgets; and an update on the RCSLT survey of people's access to speech and language therapy which is coming soon.(More about the survey here: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-survey-…ge-therapy-update/)For members the podcast delves into member wellbeing and some key events coming this year.- Health and wellbeing resources: www.rcslt.org/learning/covid-19/health-wellbeing/- Member events: www.rcslt.org/events/The interview is conducted by Vi...
2021-03-1010 min
RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsILJCD: Parent-led intervention in children with cleft palate - looking at the researchToday’s podcast is on a paper from the International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. Every other month RCSLT selects an article from the journal that we think will be of interest to the wider speech and language therapy community and interview the authors.This episode is with Triona Sweeney and Debbie Sell, authors of the paper: 'Randomized controlled trial comparing Parent Led Therapist Supervised Articulation Therapy (PLAT) with routine intervention for children with speech disorders associated with cleft palate' (July 2020) Over 50% of children with cleft palate require speech therapy. However, there...
2021-02-1531 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news February 2021: inc Covid-19 & aerosol generating procedures; and key issues for speech and language therapyListen for the latest on Covid-19 including RCSLT's work with the AGP Alliance www.rcslt.org/media-centre/healt…l-to-matt-hancock/, clear masks, vaccinations and wellbeing. Find out about the big areas of focus for RCSLT over the next year and key issues to be aware of in politics which impact on speech and language therapy.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
2021-02-1111 min
RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news January 2021: 2020 in four words and looking forward to the year aheadIn this first episode of 2021 we begin with four words to describe the positive learning from 2020.We move on to cover how the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists is influencing policy around Covid-19 and how the disease is impacting on services now and in approaches to rehabilitation. We also look at key legislation relating to speech and language therapy and what's going on in the four nations.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments...
2021-01-2112 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news Dec 2020: a look back over an extraordinary year and plans for 2021.Kamini Gadhok CEO of RCSLT joins Derek Munn for the latest Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy news. It's a look back over an extraordinary year and plans for 2021.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
2020-12-1722 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT Nov 2020 policy news: #COVID-19; early language guidance; work in justice & diversity and Communication Access UKHear the latest effects of COVID-19 on speech and language therapy provision, and find out about a survey we're running on access to speech and language therapy during #COVID19 .Learn about developments in early language guidance; work in justice and updates to our anti-racism and diversity workstreams. There's good news about our new Communication Access UK project to improve everyday communication for people with speech, language and communication needs: www.communication-access.co.uk (and follow on Twitter with the hashtag #CommunicationAccess)Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests a...
2020-11-1709 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT Oct 2020 policy news: latest work around Covid; key workstreams & what's inspiring about SLTsDerek Munn and Judith Broll of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists bring us up to date on the latest work around Covid-19 and key workstreams including mental health, dysphagia and supporting recruitment into and progression through the profession. They tell us what they find inspiring about speech and language therapists.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
2020-10-2014 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT September 2020 policy news: Covid changes, House of Lords prescribing rights debate and moreThere's a lot to report on this month: unsurprisingly Covid issues are at the forefront including PPE, advocating for the Aerosol Generating Procedures list, rehabilitation and telehealth. Please do keep an eye on our Covid pages here to stay up to date: www.rcslt.org/learning/covid-19Hear about the recent House of Lords debate on prescribing; work on the Children and Young People transformation plan; the NICE severe mental health guidance; twitter takeovers; our anti-racism work and our user survey; plus even more.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of...
2020-09-1111 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT August 2020 policy news: Covid impacts plus work in the UK and around the worldThis month we look at ongoing work from Covid-19 and how the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists is supporting services now and for the future and how it wants to find out what impact Covid has had on service users. In this episode we discover what RCSLT is up to internationally.Here are some key pieces of work which are mentioned in the discussion:Survey coming soon on the impact on service users:www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-announc…py-during-covid-19Diversity, inclusion and antiracism work: www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity…on-and-anti-racism
2020-08-1409 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsProfessor Pam Enderby, president of the International Association of Communication and Science DisordersIn today’s podcast, we interview Pam Enderby, emeritus professor of Community Rehabilitation at Sheffield University and former chair of RCSLT. Pam talks about how she became interested in SLT, her landmark case for equal pay and what she intends to do as the newly appointed president of the International Association of Communication and Science Disorders (formerly known as the International Association of Logopaedics and Phoniatrics). IALP:https://ialpasoc.info/ROOT:https://rcslt-root.org/3 hours:https://www.theguardian.com/boo...
2020-08-0448 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT July 2020 policy chat: updates on Covid-19, Black Lives Matter, what's happening in the nations and new ways of workingIn July's catch up we cover updates on Covid-19, key workstreams including Black Lives Matter and what's happening in the nations, plus some new ways of working that members are keen to hold on to.Latest update on RCSLT's Black Lives Matter work: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-update-…and-diversity-workPlease 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
2020-07-1709 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsDerek Munn & Judith Broll reflect on the impact of Covid-19In this month's RCSLT catch up we join Derek Munn and Judith Broll of RCSLT and reflect on how the SLT profession has swung into action in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, but also how much non-Covid work is taking place across services and through RCSLT workstreams.
2020-07-1416 min
SLTea TimeEP 1.1 - The RCSLT BLM StatementJoin us as we reveal personal experiences as ethnic minority SLTs and dissect the recently published statement by the RCSLT on the Black Lives Matter movement.
We are joined today by guest speakers Angela and Heeral - creators of the SLT's Of Colour platform (@OfSlts)
2020-07-1056 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT June 2020 policy chat: Black Lives Matter; Covid-19; matters happening around the four nations of the UK and the importance of involving service users.In this month's catch up Derek Munn of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, discusses the RCSLT response around Black Lives Matter; workstreams around Covid-19; matters happening around the four nations of the UK and the importance of involving service users. For resources mentioned during the chat please see:* Black Lives Matter: a statement: www.rcslt.org/news/black-lives-matter-a-statement* Covid-19 resources: www.rcslt.org/learning/covid-19Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments...
2020-06-2009 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT May 2020 policy chatIn this month's RCSLT catch up we join Derek Munn and Judith Broll of RCSLT and reflect on how the SLT profession has swung into action in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, but also how much non-Covid work is taking place across services and through RCSLT workstreams.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
2020-05-1816 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsSLT response to Covid-19 from Kamini Gadhok and Derek MunnKamini Gadhok MBE, CEO and Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, of the RCSLT, discuss how speech and language therapists are supporting the COVID-19 response and how RCSLT is adapting its ways of working to help them. They also share the work that's been going on to influence the governments in all four nations and highlight key areas of focus.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...
2020-04-1709 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsAll things Evidence-Based Practice with Amit Kulkarni and Dr Hazel RoddamAmit Kulkarni (RCSLT Research Manager) and Dr. Hazel Roddam (Reader in Allied Health Practice at the University of Central Lancashire) have fun discussing all things evidence-based practice, from the warmth of a local London cafe!RCSLT Evidence-Based Practice pages: www.rcslt.org/members/research/e…nce-based-practicePlease 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
2020-03-1525 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT March 2020 policy chat with Derek MunnWe chatted with Derek Munn about the Budget, RCSLT's 75th anniversary, parliamentary coverage and other issues in the world of politics and public affairs .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
2020-03-1306 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT February 2020 policy chatDerek Munn, RCSLT Director of Policy and Public Affairs, discusses RCSLT's 75th anniversary, what he loves about the profession and what's been happening in his world.Find out how to engage with your MP about the value of speech and language therapy here: rcslt.eaction.org.uk/newparliamentPlease 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
2020-02-1408 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT January 2020 policy catch upIn his first podcast of 2020 Derek looks at what's in the Queen's Speech; the formation of a new government in Northern Ireland; workforce and 18-25 transition in Scotland; and engaging with candidates ready for the 2021 elections to the Welsh Assembly. CORRECTION: At 3:30 Derek mentions 'grants'. This should be 'loans'.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
2020-01-2407 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT December 2019 policy catch upDerek Munn chats with Mark Singleton about the possible implications of the outcome of last week's UK general election and other things going on in the world of politics and public affairs relating to speech and language therapy.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
2019-12-1707 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsSetting research priorities within developmental language disorder: a partnership approachAmit Kulkarni and Katie Chadd of the RCSLT Research Team tell us about the process RCSLT uses to establish the research priorities for the profession, this time with a spotlight on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). To find out more about the work, visit the RCSLT website www.rcslt.org/members/research/r…iorities#section-4 or get in touch with info@rcslt.org to share your story.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 ou...
2019-12-1622 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT November 2019 policy chat (number 2)Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs chats with Vicky and Mark from the RCSLT Learning Team about the UK General Election manifestos and other public affairs issues.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
2019-11-2910 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT November 2019 policy chat (number 1)Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, and Vicky Harris, Learning Manager, catch up on the what's been happening.Here is the General Election webpage which Derek mentioned www.rcslt.org/get-involved/giving-voice#section-9and here is the specific document:www.rcslt.org/-/media/docs/givin…CEF6FB1EE1BADB8100Please 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.co...
2019-11-1805 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT October 2019 policy chatDerek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at RCSLT talks with Victoria Harris, Learning Manager, about policy and public affairs affecting the world of Speech and Language Therapy this week.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
2019-10-1806 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT Conference 2019: interviews with members at the eventInterviews with RCSLT members at the 2019 RCSLT conference. This event explored, Improving quality in speech and language therapy: Everyone’s business, and showcased the latest in research and service delivery.innovations.www.rcslt.org/past-events/rcslt-conference-2019Please 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
2019-10-0117 min
Intensive Care Society RadioIt’s good to talk - Above Cuff Vocalisation for tracheostomised patients - Sarah WallaceSarah is Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) specialising in critical care, tracheostomy and complex dysphagia and has worked at Wythenshawe hospital, Manchester since 2002. As an RCSLT expert advisor for 18 years she has contributed to a number of key policies and guidelines, including GPICS, NCEPOD ‘On the right trach’ and RCSLT position papers in FEES (Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) and Critical Care. She is Chair of the RCSLT Tracheostomy Clinical Excellence Network and SLT representative on the NTSP (National Tracheostomy Safety Project) actively promoting clinical knowledge sharing, best practice, multidisciplinary tracheostomy team and SLT service development. She is o...
2019-02-1121 min