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RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT April 2026 news: research opportunities at RCSLT; Invest in SLT; SEND; NHSE workforce plan: Welsh manifestos and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Amit Kulkarni, Head of Research and Outcomes.We cover:Research Champions Professional Network https://www.rcslt.org/members/research/research-networks/#section-2 Relaunch of registration for Clinical Academic Mentors scheme https://www.rcslt.org/members/research/research-networks/#section-3 Link between research and outcomes and decision makingUpdate on Invest in SLT campaign: https://www.rcslt.org/news/invest-in-slt-campaign-letter-delivered-to-downing-street/ NHSE Workforce plan – advance testsSEND consultation https://www.rcslt...
2026-04-1712 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsWorld Voice Day personal stories: RCSLT President Nick Hewer meets Margaret and Jono, two remarkable people with voice difficultiesPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.World Voice Day podcast notes For World Voice Day 2026 RCSLT President Nick Hewer met with two people with voice difficulties, Margaret Stoddart and Jono Organ. They chat about their voice conditions, the difficulties they have faced, how speech and language therapy has supported them and what life is like now. About the speakers:Margaret Elvis Presley fan, registered nurse and grandmother of six, Margaret Stoddart works as cath lab coordinator in the Cardiology dep...
2026-04-1628 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT March News 2026: State of the Nation report from Wales; SEN and SEND news, assisted dying and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Pippa Cotterill, Head of Wales office at the RCSLT and they cover: Second State of the Nation report from Wales - giving an update on what's changed since last year's report.Welsh elections.Westminster event on Primary Progressive Aphasia: https://www.rcslt.org/news/invite-your-mp-to-attend-primary-progressive-aphasia-parliamentary-event/ Update on SEND reforms in England.Update on Assisted Dying in Scotland.SEN classes in Northern Ireland.and more!
2026-03-1911 min
Talking Speech ApraxiaChildhood Apraxia of speech, authoring the RCSLT position paper with Helen StringerIn this episode, Ruth is joined by Helen to explore childhood apraxia of speech through an evidence-based lens. Helen Stringer was the lead author on the RCSLT Position paper on Childhood Apraxia Of Speech (2024). The discussion focuses on why accurate terminology matters, how childhood apraxia differs from both “speech delay” and acquired apraxia, and why mislabelling can lead to inappropriate or ineffective intervention.Helen reflects on her work as lead author on a position paper on childhood apraxia of speech, explaining the need for cautious, research-led practice and the risks of adapting adult treatments for children without suff...
2026-03-0629 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT February news 2026: Schools white paper; Scottish election asks; Swallowing Awareness day and other events; letter to Wes Streeting & morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers: Schools white paper in England and SEND provision- what we know so far.Scottish election manifesto asks: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-scotland-publishes-key-manifesto-asks-ahead-of-2026-elections/ UK wide report on DLD in exams: New report calls for exam reform to support students with Developmental Language Disorder | RCSLTVoicebox competition launches in Northern Ireland: VoiceBox competition launches across Northern Ireland | RCSLTSwallowing Awareness Day 18 March https://www.rcslt.org/news/get-involved-in-swallowing-awareness-day-2026/ Westminster eve...
2026-02-2309 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news January 2026: looking ahead; workforce survey; and news from around the UKPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers: Looking ahead – events on the horizon for 2026 including Scottish and Welsh elections, the NHSE workforce plan and other focus areas and SEND reform in England. RCSLT workforce survey – call for responses to help us build the evidence base on vacancies and retention: https://www.rcslt.org/news/complete-the-2026-workforce-survey/. First 1,000 days report including evidence from speech and language therapy https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/81/health-and-social-care-committee/news/211450/boost-infants-life-chances-with-more-family-hubs-health-visitors-and-new-vaccines-strategy-mps-tell-govt/. Response...
2026-01-2610 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news Dec 2025: review of the year; lots in Scotland; head and neck cancer; House of Lords committee on Autism Act and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers:Big news from 2025, including RCSLT successes such as the Invest in SLT debate, Voicebox competition in Scotland, Language Launchpad and launch of AHPF Cymru in Wales; the budget in England.Lots happening in Scotland around children and young people. RCSLT particularly welcomes the 'Early years speech, language and communication action plan': https://www.gov.scot/publications/speech-language-communication-action-plan/Best Start Family Hubs in England to be a one-stop...
2025-12-1611 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News November 2025: NHS news, oracy, waiting times, Scottish Advanced Practice guidance for AHPs, assistive dying and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers:Update on the NHS in England.Curriculum review - our definition of oracy adopted and evidence based approach on adaptation for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-response-to-the-curriculum-review-final-report/Engagement with the Chief Medical Officer, Sir Chris Whitty, on the report on the Health of people in prison, and in the secure NHS estate in England. https...
2025-11-1909 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsAwake craniotomy: speech and language therapists at the cutting edgePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.Join us as we uncover the fascinating role of speech and language therapists working in awake craniotomy. We go to Birmingham to meet SLT Georgie Harrington and Mr Ismail Ughratdar, Consultant neurosurgeon to find out how they work as part of a team. Donald Innes, an expert by experience, who has had two awake craniotomies, shares his story and thoughts about the process. Kathleen Graham, SLT and now senior project manager for the RCSLT and lead on new awake craniotomies position paper (Oct 2025), gives us some of...
2025-11-1325 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News October 2025: update from CEO and key policy newsPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month:Special guest Steve Jamieson CEO talks about:RCSLT’s 80th anniversary year https://www.rcslt.org/about-us/rcslt-at-80/ Annual conference coming up https://www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-conference-2025/ Starting work on shaping the next strategic planInspire leadership programme update https://www.rcslt.org/learning/rcslt-leadership-programme/ Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs updates us on:NHSE workforce plan consultation: respond here https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/10-year-workforce-plan SEND reforms – awaiting...
2025-10-2013 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news Sept 2025: Special educational needs update for England and N. Ireland; partnership report on children's services in Scotland; CAUK; RCSLT conferencePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month:Update on special educational needs in England and Northern Ireland.Partnership report on children's services in Scotland.CAUK training for parliamentarians as part of National Inclusion Week.RCSLT conference.Useful links:Sign up to our free Communication Access training: Home - Communication Access UKBook your place at the RCSLT Conference 2025: https://www.rcslt.org/news/book-your-place-at-rcslt-conference-2025/ This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced an...
2025-09-2609 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT August News: spotlight on Wales inc 2026 elections, Welsh version of CAUK and more; plus quick round up from rest of the UKPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month: For Wales:Preparing for the Senedd elections in 2026: https://www.rcslt.org/wales/#section-2 Work has begun on a Welsh language version of CAUK training, funded by the National Lottery. (See original CAUK training: https://communication-access.co.uk/) What’s happened following the launch of the State of the Nation report (See here: https://www.rcslt.org/wales/#section-2 ) in January.Opportunities to get involved:Frailty task and finish group.Capturing evidence on the i...
2025-08-1808 minRCSLT - 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 morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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 Jac...
2025-07-2807 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News June 2025: UK spending review; news on ICBs; Voicebox competition and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.The 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...
2025-06-1609 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News May 2025: update from CEO Steve Jamieson, plus news of exciting policy winsPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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...
2025-05-2713 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News April 2025: focus on Northern Ireland, plus updates from around the UKPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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 o...
2025-05-0113 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News March 2025: impact of NHSE closing; curriculum and assessment review; campaigns and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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/voi...
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 UKPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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 i...
2025-02-2709 min
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 TherapistsRCSLT news Jan 2025: 80th anniversary; Senedd event; Westminster debate; VoiceBox comp & morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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-80ht...
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 UKPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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...
2024-12-1608 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT November News Podcast - Irma DonaldsonPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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...
2024-11-2618 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT October news: fifth year of podcasts; campaigns, and round up from around the UKPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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 r...
2024-10-2510 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsIJLCD: Collaborative working with parents to support children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)Please let us know what you think of this podcast.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 i...
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 UKPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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.rc...
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 ]
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2024-09-0933 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News Aug 2024: influencing to Parliament; EDI; launch of Buddy Chat; Government in WalesPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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 po...
2024-08-2207 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News July 2024: General election, Senedd reports, Scottish Covid InquiryPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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 InquiryPlea...
2024-07-1911 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News June 2024Please let us know what you think of this podcast.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 i...
2024-06-2109 min
Put a SALTSOC in itA Conversation with Steve Jamieson (RCSLT CEO)Steve Jamieson is the CEO of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and we had the exciting opportunity to speak with Steve in our latest podcast.
In this enlightening episode we explore Steve’s career journey and current role at the RCSLT. We also discuss current issues facing speech and language therapy as a profession and what steps we and the RCSLT can take to overcome this.
2024-06-042h 24RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News May 2024: Focus on Scotland, plus news from around the UKPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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…-a...
2024-05-2112 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News April 2024: member survey; Pride; Greener AHPs; Petitions and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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 LG...
2024-04-1912 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News March 2024: Budget; autism in work; events in Senedd & Scottish ParliamentPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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...
2024-03-2108 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsNew RCSLT guidance to help you support LGBTQIA+ colleagues in the workplacePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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 Le...
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 WalesPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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 t...
2024-02-2309 min
RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsIJLCD - Outcomes from a community speech and language therapy service treatment waiting listPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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...
2024-02-0931 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News Jan 2024: professional development across the workforce; vacancies survey; joke competitionPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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.
2024-01-2516 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsIJLCD - Outcomes from a community speech and language therapy service treatment waiting listPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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 t...
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 2024Please let us know what you think of this podcast.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.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of...
2023-12-2107 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsThickened fluids guidance from the RCSLT: an introductionPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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 th...
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 UKPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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...
2023-11-2422 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News October 2023: RCSLT awards, party conferences, DLD, aphasia and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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...
2023-10-1309 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News September 2023: busy times in politics; touring the UK; Times Health Commission; and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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...
2023-09-2009 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News August 2023: member profile data, international focus; events coming up and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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 ww...
2023-08-3114 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news July 2023: NHS England workforce plan; waiting lists; Senedd debate; posts in ScotlandPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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/...
2023-07-1711 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News June 2023: current themes; professional development; and comings and goingsPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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...
2023-06-1912 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsIntroducing the RCSLT Support workers' framework and hubPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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...
2023-06-0533 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsAnti-racism in speech and language therapy: part 3Please let us know what you think of this podcast.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 w...
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 resourcesPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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...
2023-05-1713 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsIJLCD - The impact of DLD on jury perceptionsPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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 Ma...
2023-05-0236 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News April 2023: Welcome new CEO Steve Jamieson; vacancies; news from Scotland & Wales; & morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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...
2023-04-1917 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news March 2023: Priorities and wins in Scotland, the budget, SEND and prescribing campaignPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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...
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 UKPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.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 Ha...
2023-02-1510 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news catch up January 2023Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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...
2023-01-1911 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news December 2022: wins for the profession in 2022 and looking forward to 2023Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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.
2022-12-1410 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news November 2022: budget statement; activity around the nations; 2nd anniversary of CAUKPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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/
2022-11-1813 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news October 2022: changing times; some wins; Horizon member profile project; and eventsPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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...
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 therePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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 Co...
2022-09-2110 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news August 2022: children's services; mental health; domestic abuse; Covid inquiries and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.August 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...
2022-08-1713 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT catch up July 2022: impact of ministerial changes; workforce; ICSs; Covid and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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...
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 morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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.
2022-06-1513 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsAnti-racism in speech and language therapy: part 2Please let us know what you think of this podcast.This 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 t...
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 morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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...
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 mattersPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.This 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...
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 DayPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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...
2022-03-1611 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news February 2022: Health Bill, consultation on regulation, N. Ireland Assembly, BSL and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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/
2022-02-0911 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News January 2022: new vision for the RCSLT, regulation consultation, AHP strategy and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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.rc...
2022-01-1807 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsAnti-racism in speech and language therapy: part 1Please let us know what you think of this podcast.This 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...
2022-01-0532 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News December 2021: review of 2021; challenges; updates in N. Ireland; future ambitionsPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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...
2021-12-1014 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News November 2021: BuildBackBetterSLT response; spending review; nations' updates; CAUKPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.The 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, RC...
2021-11-1211 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news October 2021: CAUK; parliamentary affairs; behaviour & alternative provision; & morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.The 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 Communication
2021-10-1309 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news catch up September 2021: Covid, conference, campaigns and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.This 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 co...
2021-09-1710 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news catch up August 2021: FundSLT petition; news from across the UK; shaping the futurePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.RCSLT 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...
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 WalesPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.This 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...
2021-07-2312 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsILJCD: A rapid review of the use of telepractice in paediatric speech & language therapyPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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 t...
2021-06-2327 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news June 2021: Build Back Better; 5 year plans; communication access; elections & morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.June 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 Co...
2021-06-1813 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news May 2021: Build Back Better, Covid, elections, Queens' Speech, mental health, anti-racismPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.RCSLT 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 elea...
2021-05-1211 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news April 2021: inc service user survey; Senedd & Scottish Parliament elections; CovidPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.Listen 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 b...
2021-04-1614 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsILJCD: Voice banking for people living with motor neurone disease: Views and expectationsPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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 IJLC...
2021-04-1628 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT March 2021 catch upPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.Welcome 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 ev...
2021-03-1010 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news February 2021: inc Covid-19 & aerosol generating procedures; and key issues for speech and language therapyPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.Listen 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.
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RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news January 2021: 2020 in four words and looking forward to the year aheadPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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...
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.Please let us know what you think of this podcast.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.
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 UKPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.Hear 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 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 SLTsPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.Derek 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.
2020-10-2014 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT September 2020 policy news: Covid changes, House of Lords prescribing rights debate and morePlease let us know what you think of this podcast.There'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....
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 worldPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.This 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-19...
2020-08-1409 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 workingPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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.
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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.Please let us know what you think of this podcast.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...
2020-06-2009 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT May 2020 policy chatPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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.
2020-05-1816 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT March 2020 policy chat with Derek MunnPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.We 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.
2020-03-1306 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT February 2020 policy chatPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.Derek 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.
2020-02-1408 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT January 2020 policy catch upPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.In 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.
2020-01-2407 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT December 2019 policy catch upPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.Derek 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.
2019-12-1707 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsSetting research priorities within developmental language disorder: a partnership approachPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.Amit 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.
2019-12-1622 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT November 2019 policy chat (number 2)Please let us know what you think of this podcast.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.
2019-11-2910 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT November 2019 policy chat (number 1)Please let us know what you think of this podcast.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.
2019-11-1805 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT October 2019 policy chatPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.Derek 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.
2019-10-1806 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT Conference 2019: interviews with members at the eventPlease let us know what you think of this podcast.Interviews 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.
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