Another day, another stupid Excel chart.

Text reads: Let's Talk! Presented to you by your peers. Link with us @ST.Links. The SLT's guide to neurosurgery. Purple background with cartoon brain image.

Looking forward to joining Speech Therapy Links' neurosurgery talk tonight #SLT #SLPeeps #bskySpeechies

Another successful weekend on-call, de-spouting the Emergency Department one horrifying beaker lid at a time.

University of Bradford to lead £2.4m national trial to rethink swallowing care - 2026 - News - University of Bradford The University of Bradford has been awarded £2.4 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to lead a landmark clinical trial that could reshape care for people with swall...

Exciting!! #Dysphagia

Come join our SLT team at Oxford Hospitals! Full time permanent Band 6 role in our acute stroke team #SLPeeps #SLT #SLTjobs

🎉 TANGO – Wk 3: What lived experience tells us about communication after brain injury 🎉 @nihr.bsky.social

Two qualitative evidence syntheses exploring:

1️⃣ Experiences of taking part in communication partner training (CPT)

2️⃣ Lived experiences of cognitive-communication changes after ABI

Fantastic session from @aphasiatherapycen.bsky.social today. Great to hear from experience about how to make therapy meaningful and work for people with both aphasia and CCD. A lot to take back to clinical practice!

Presentation slide with a blue clipart of people holding hands in a circle. Text reads: What worked well. Heading: Observation​. What is already happening?​ What can we do better?​ Heading: Networking​. Visibility. Team huddles​. Crashing doctors’ workspaces​. AHP / housekeeping colleagues​. Shadowing other Trusts / CENs​. Heading: Data collection​. Auditing patient journeys​. Quantitative and qualitative measures​. Literature review​. Clear but flexible measures​.

Presentation slide with a blue clipart image of a head with a lightbulb inside. Text reads: Reflections and learning. Heading: Training​. Difficult to establish. Took longer than expected​. Heading: MDT immersion. Takes time to find key players and advocates​. Need to be visible – not always possible in ED​. Heading: Pre-project considerations​. Need for pre-project data collection to prove change​. Heading: Going it alone​. Difficult to motivate as one person​. Can’t split tasks / bounce ideas​. No leave cover risks MDT returning to old habits​. Presentation slide with a blue clipart image of a head with a lightbulb inside. Text reads: Reflections and learning. Heading: Training​. Difficult to establish. Took longer than expected​. Heading: MDT immersion. Takes time to find key players and advocates​. Need to be visible – not always possible in ED​. Heading: Pre-project considerations​. Need for pre-project data collection to prove change​. Heading: Going it alone​. Difficult to motivate as one person​. Can’t split tasks / bounce ideas​. No leave cover risks MDT returning to old habits​.

Reflecting on my NQP year setting up a Front Doors SLT service. Never underestimate the importance of visibility and taking the time to do things properly. Couldn't have done it without great supervision and the fantastic Front Doors CEN #bskySpeechies #SLT #SLPeeps

Voice Cloning Webinar 2a for Impact Users, Clinicians, and Nonprofit Partners | ElevenLabs Join certified speech-language pathologists and ElevenLabs Impact team members Richard Cave and Gabi Leibowitz for our next Impact Program Webinar.Voice cloning is a powerful tool, and we know our ...

Hello Everyone,
Two free webinars for ElevenLabs voice banking/cloning both Wed 17th Sep (UK/US)
1: UK 11am / EST 6am / AEST 8pm
2: UK 4.30pm / EST 11:30am / AEST 01:30am

Ask questions, share best practices, hear on updates

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The Unforgivable Sin of Ms Rachel YouTube video by Lindsay Ellis

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(PDF) How do neurodivergent Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) construct their professional identity? A qualitative study using Baradian Diffractive Methodologies PDF | Abstract: This study explores how neurodivergent speech and language therapists (SLTs) in the UK develop their professional identities alongside... | Find, read and cite all the research you nee...

Just found out that I won joint first prize for my poster presentation at @leedsbeckett.bsky.social PsyCEN PGR conference 🎉

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Save 10% on Word Play on Steam Spell words, pick perks, score points, and survive until the end. Every round is different. How far can you make it?

Word Play is out now! store.steampowered.com/app/3586660/...

Congratulations 🥳

After three years of hard work, I’m pleased to announce that my book is available for pre-order from www.routledge.com/Working-with...

Thanks to all who have contributed, I value your experiences so greatly.

Communication recovery in the first three months following minor stroke Evidence suggests that people with minor stroke can experience multiple post-stroke impairments. This study explored the communication skills of people with minor stroke one week and three months p...

Finch, E., Coleman, A., Ochoteco, Y., Murtagh, A., & Crowfoot, G. (2025). Communication recovery in the first three months following minor stroke. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–11. doi.org/10.1080/1754...

Functional dysphagia: Developing a framework for assessment and treatment Functional dysphagia is complex, affecting physical health as well as wellbeing. In this expert opinion paper with associated exemplar case series, we propose a framework for understanding function...

Miles, A., Baker, J., Barker-Collo, S., & Leadley, S. (2025). Functional dysphagia: Developing a framework for assessment and treatment. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–16. doi.org/10.1080/1754...

Speech-language pathologists’ confidence levels and professional development needs in motor neurone disease: An Australian survey Clinician confidence is vital for effective patient-professional relationships, yet limited research has explored speech-language pathologists’ (SLPs) confidence in supporting people with motor neu...

El-Wahsh, S., Bonnor, S., Byrne, K., Maynes, V., McCluskey, C., Heatley, R., … Bogart, E. (2025). Speech-language pathologists’ confidence levels and professional development needs in motor neurone disease: An Australian survey. IJSLP, 1–21. doi.org/10.1080/1754...

Photo of a Perspex display cabinet housing woodwork projects and accompanying explanatory posters. There are additional posters on top of the cabinet, featuring images of people carrying out various woodwork projects.

A close up photo of a Perspex display cabinet housing woodwork projects, with additional information about the projects in blue speech bubble signs.

The Occupational Therapy Workshop at Oxford Centre for Enablement work with neuro-rehab patients, using woodwork as a medium to help patients achieve their rehab goals.

Some of their amazing work is currently on display in the Cairns Library foyer (JR Academic Centre). Come and check it out.

The bank holiday is nearly here, and we want everyone to have a great time - as well as get the right care in the right place.

Our news story has more on where to get help over the weekend ⬇️

🔗 www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article...

Photo of a Talking Mat communication tool. Picture cards around eating, drinking, food textures, dysphagia, and PEG are sorted into Like, Don't Mind, and Don't Like columns.

My SLT Day: making sure my client's voice is heard in decision-making about their nutrition #bskySpeechies #SLT #SLPeeps

I love how there is still so much growth to come in the profession as we keep up with changing technology and exciting new research #SLT #SLPeeps #bskySpeechies

Screenshot of presentation slide for Palliative and supportive care CEN in person study day 2025. Green word cloud image featuring words like: palliative, care, people, life, illness

Amazing Palliative Care CEN study day in London today, focusing on all the ways SLTs can support people living with MND #SLT #SLPeeps #bskySpeechies

Perspectives on Airway Protection: A Mixed Methods Investigation in People With Parkinson's Disease Purpose: Disordered airway protection, including both disordered swallowing (dysphagia) and disordered cough (dystussia), is highly prevalent amo...

New research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the perspectives of persons with Parkinson's disease relating to airway protection.

@sigperspectives.bsky.social

On Tuesday 25th March we're hosting a webinar - 'Support for People Facing Eating, Swallowing & Communication Challenges'.

Speaker: Dr Lindsey Collins, Associate Professor, Royal College Of Speech and Language Therapists

Register: buff.ly/4gF30MC
Full Webinar Schedule: buff.ly/3Bvsm13

Invited to share my positive experiences of SLT in the Emergency Department with 20+ ED doctors today. Great opportunity to encourage earlier appropriate management of dysphagia for our patients in hospital. #bskyspeechies #SLPeeps #SLT

Powerpoint Presentation slide. Text reads: Supporting marginalised SLTs in the workplace. RCSLT Guidance for Neurodivergent colleagues, and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. White background with light green circle graphics.

Delivered my first internal CPD session this week on #RCSLT guidance for supporting Neurodivergent and LGTBQIA+ SLTs. Nerve-wracking but sparked really good conversations and considerations for supporting each other at work. #bskyspeechies #SLT #SLPeeps