WAIT-UP SLT / Gillian Rudd
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WAIT-UP SLT is a research project exploring perspectives and experiences of waiting in children's speech and language therapy in England. Tweets by @gillianrudd.bsky.social
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A research project that seeks to understand experiences of waiting within speech and language therapy services for children and young people in England.
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WAIT-UP SLT is a research project aiming to explore experiences of waiting within children's speech & language therapy services in England from the perspective of:
- Speech & language therapy teams
- Parents & caregivers
- Children & young people
Please share & follow for updates
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- Speech & language therapy teams
- Parents & caregivers
- Children & young people
Please share & follow for updates
linktr.ee/waitupslt
ICYMI: Introducing Waiting and Access in Therapy - Understanding Perspectives in Speech and Language Therapy (WAIT-UP SLT) - Blog post #WaitUpSLT #Research
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Introducing WAIT-UP SLT
Waiting and Access In Therapy - Understanding Perspectives in Speech and Language Therapy (WAIT-UP SLT) is a multi-stage research project th...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:33 AM
ICYMI: Introducing Waiting and Access in Therapy - Understanding Perspectives in Speech and Language Therapy (WAIT-UP SLT) - Blog post #WaitUpSLT #Research
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New #WaitUpSLT blog post:
What to do if you are unhappy with the wait for children's speech and language therapy in England.
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What to do if you are unhappy with the wait for children's speech and language therapy in England.
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What to do if you are unhappy with the wait for children's speech and language therapy (SLT)
In the last blog post, I talked about what to do whilst waiting for speech and language therapy for your child . I hope that the recommended...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
New #WaitUpSLT blog post:
What to do if you are unhappy with the wait for children's speech and language therapy in England.
waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/11/what...
What to do if you are unhappy with the wait for children's speech and language therapy in England.
waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/11/what...
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Bit of DHealthing this afternoon with my little helper. @waitupslt.bsky.social #AcademicTwitter
November 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Bit of DHealthing this afternoon with my little helper. @waitupslt.bsky.social #AcademicTwitter
"In September 2024, more than 64,000 children in England were waiting for SLT... Behind each number is a child struggling to communicate in the classroom, a young adult trying to rebuild their life after a brain injury..."
@sureenawne.bsky.social at the #InvestInSLT debate on 27 Jan 2025
@sureenawne.bsky.social at the #InvestInSLT debate on 27 Jan 2025
November 21, 2025 at 8:12 AM
"In September 2024, more than 64,000 children in England were waiting for SLT... Behind each number is a child struggling to communicate in the classroom, a young adult trying to rebuild their life after a brain injury..."
@sureenawne.bsky.social at the #InvestInSLT debate on 27 Jan 2025
@sureenawne.bsky.social at the #InvestInSLT debate on 27 Jan 2025
"Many people, especially those from disadvantaged communities, live in areas where services are scarce and where waiting times are long. That can exacerbate some of the issues faced by those communities, as well as the individuals affected."
Dave Robertson at the #InvestInSLT debate on 27/01/25
Dave Robertson at the #InvestInSLT debate on 27/01/25
November 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"Many people, especially those from disadvantaged communities, live in areas where services are scarce and where waiting times are long. That can exacerbate some of the issues faced by those communities, as well as the individuals affected."
Dave Robertson at the #InvestInSLT debate on 27/01/25
Dave Robertson at the #InvestInSLT debate on 27/01/25
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📺 You can watch @gillianrudd.bsky.social's oral evidence to the Modernisation Committee on behalf of the #InclusiveParliament coalition on the link below.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
📺 You can watch @gillianrudd.bsky.social's oral evidence to the Modernisation Committee on behalf of the #InclusiveParliament coalition on the link below.
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🚨 #InclusiveParliament coalition update
📨 Great for RCSLT to see @gillianrudd.bsky.social's letter to the Modernisation Committee after her oral evidence has been published: committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
📰 There's more in STAMMA's news story:
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📨 Great for RCSLT to see @gillianrudd.bsky.social's letter to the Modernisation Committee after her oral evidence has been published: committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
📰 There's more in STAMMA's news story:
stamma.org/about-us/new...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:58 AM
🚨 #InclusiveParliament coalition update
📨 Great for RCSLT to see @gillianrudd.bsky.social's letter to the Modernisation Committee after her oral evidence has been published: committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
📰 There's more in STAMMA's news story:
stamma.org/about-us/new...
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📨 Great for RCSLT to see @gillianrudd.bsky.social's letter to the Modernisation Committee after her oral evidence has been published: committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
📰 There's more in STAMMA's news story:
stamma.org/about-us/new...
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"We need increased investment to reduce waiting times and to ensure that every child, no matter their background, gets the support they need."
@shockatadam.bsky.social at the #InvestInSLT Speech and Language Therapy debate on 27 January 2025
@shockatadam.bsky.social at the #InvestInSLT Speech and Language Therapy debate on 27 January 2025
November 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
"We need increased investment to reduce waiting times and to ensure that every child, no matter their background, gets the support they need."
@shockatadam.bsky.social at the #InvestInSLT Speech and Language Therapy debate on 27 January 2025
@shockatadam.bsky.social at the #InvestInSLT Speech and Language Therapy debate on 27 January 2025
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The first #WaitUpSLT project advisory group meetings take place next month and it's not too late to join us.
If you'd like to read more about the project, the #WaitUpSLT blog is a good place to start: waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/07/intr...
Please share to help spread the word 🙏
If you'd like to read more about the project, the #WaitUpSLT blog is a good place to start: waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/07/intr...
Please share to help spread the word 🙏
November 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The first #WaitUpSLT project advisory group meetings take place next month and it's not too late to join us.
If you'd like to read more about the project, the #WaitUpSLT blog is a good place to start: waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/07/intr...
Please share to help spread the word 🙏
If you'd like to read more about the project, the #WaitUpSLT blog is a good place to start: waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/07/intr...
Please share to help spread the word 🙏
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NEW GIVEAWAY: We have THREE copies of this important book to give away. @catrionamoore.bsky.social reviews Understanding Parent Blame: Institutional failure and complex trauma by Prof. Luke Clements and Dr Ana Laura Aiello www.specialneedsjungle.com/u...
November 14, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW GIVEAWAY: We have THREE copies of this important book to give away. @catrionamoore.bsky.social reviews Understanding Parent Blame: Institutional failure and complex trauma by Prof. Luke Clements and Dr Ana Laura Aiello www.specialneedsjungle.com/u...
The first #WaitUpSLT project advisory group meetings take place next month and it's not too late to join us.
If you'd like to read more about the project, the #WaitUpSLT blog is a good place to start: waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/07/intr...
Please share to help spread the word 🙏
If you'd like to read more about the project, the #WaitUpSLT blog is a good place to start: waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/07/intr...
Please share to help spread the word 🙏
November 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The first #WaitUpSLT project advisory group meetings take place next month and it's not too late to join us.
If you'd like to read more about the project, the #WaitUpSLT blog is a good place to start: waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/07/intr...
Please share to help spread the word 🙏
If you'd like to read more about the project, the #WaitUpSLT blog is a good place to start: waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/07/intr...
Please share to help spread the word 🙏
New #WaitUpSLT blog article: What To Do Whilst You're Waiting for Speech and Language Therapy for Your Child waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/11/what...
What To Do Whilst You're Waiting for Speech and Language Therapy for Your Child
If your child has been referred for speech and language therapy, you might be feeling a mix of relief, hope, and maybe some frustration. Wai...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:38 AM
New #WaitUpSLT blog article: What To Do Whilst You're Waiting for Speech and Language Therapy for Your Child waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/11/what...
Children and families accessing speech and language therapy don't just experience waiting for first appointments - many experience further waits for therapy and support as described in this @itsmylondon.bsky.social article ⤵️.
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Expert warns of impact to children's development following Croydon therapy saga
The council said new speech and language services are now in place, but parents fear the delay has already set their children back.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Children and families accessing speech and language therapy don't just experience waiting for first appointments - many experience further waits for therapy and support as described in this @itsmylondon.bsky.social article ⤵️.
www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...
www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...
Thank you everyone who has visited the #WaitUpSLT blog since it launched in the Summer. This week we passed 1,500 views!
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November 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Thank you everyone who has visited the #WaitUpSLT blog since it launched in the Summer. This week we passed 1,500 views!
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"Recruitment is one side of the coin, but retention is the other."
During the #InvestInSLT debate on 27 Jan 2025, Dave Robertson, MP for Lichfield, recognised the issues with burnout, insufficient support and unsustainable workloads in speech and language therapy.
During the #InvestInSLT debate on 27 Jan 2025, Dave Robertson, MP for Lichfield, recognised the issues with burnout, insufficient support and unsustainable workloads in speech and language therapy.
November 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
"Recruitment is one side of the coin, but retention is the other."
During the #InvestInSLT debate on 27 Jan 2025, Dave Robertson, MP for Lichfield, recognised the issues with burnout, insufficient support and unsustainable workloads in speech and language therapy.
During the #InvestInSLT debate on 27 Jan 2025, Dave Robertson, MP for Lichfield, recognised the issues with burnout, insufficient support and unsustainable workloads in speech and language therapy.
Mark Dickinson @nasuwt-official.bsky.social "highlighted the consequences of cuts to children’s services, including the lack of early intervention, long waiting lists for speech and language therapy...These services are not luxuries. They are the safety net that allows every child to thrive.”
October 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Mark Dickinson @nasuwt-official.bsky.social "highlighted the consequences of cuts to children’s services, including the lack of early intervention, long waiting lists for speech and language therapy...These services are not luxuries. They are the safety net that allows every child to thrive.”
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NEW POST: Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) are the most common issues experienced by children. Today’s article, from Gillian Rudd at @mybcu.bsky.social offers a guide for choosing a speech and language therapist for your child with #SEND www.specialneedsjungle.com/c... #SENDsky
September 26, 2025 at 5:02 AM
NEW POST: Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) are the most common issues experienced by children. Today’s article, from Gillian Rudd at @mybcu.bsky.social offers a guide for choosing a speech and language therapist for your child with #SEND www.specialneedsjungle.com/c... #SENDsky
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😍 Am so proud of the #InvestInSLT home-team for being shortlisted for 'Best Lobbying Campaign' at today's Memcom Excellence Awards.
❤️ Thanks to everyone who made it possible.
➡️ You can read more about why we've been shortlisted here: www.memcom.org.uk/blog/success...
❤️ Thanks to everyone who made it possible.
➡️ You can read more about why we've been shortlisted here: www.memcom.org.uk/blog/success...
Best Lobbying Campaign
Recognising influential campaigns that effectively shaped public policy, legislation, or professional practice.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:16 AM
😍 Am so proud of the #InvestInSLT home-team for being shortlisted for 'Best Lobbying Campaign' at today's Memcom Excellence Awards.
❤️ Thanks to everyone who made it possible.
➡️ You can read more about why we've been shortlisted here: www.memcom.org.uk/blog/success...
❤️ Thanks to everyone who made it possible.
➡️ You can read more about why we've been shortlisted here: www.memcom.org.uk/blog/success...
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🚨 Check out this update on the #InvestInSLT campaign and the non-update (😔) on the SLT Action Plan.
#WaitUpSLT
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Where is the Government action plan for Speech and Language Therapy services?
Earlier this year, the UK government committed to developing an action plan to address long ‐ standing concerns about the availability of ...
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September 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🚨 Check out this update on the #InvestInSLT campaign and the non-update (😔) on the SLT Action Plan.
#WaitUpSLT
waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/09/miss...
#WaitUpSLT
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New blog post: Where is the UK Government action plan for speech and language therapy services?
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Where is the Government action plan for Speech and Language Therapy services?
Earlier this year, the UK government committed to developing an action plan to address long ‐ standing concerns about the availability of ...
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September 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
New blog post: Where is the UK Government action plan for speech and language therapy services?
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Opportunity to join research advisory groups! WAIT-UP SLT is seeking expressions of interest from:
👥 parents and caregivers: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bcu/waitup...
👥 individuals working within speech and language therapy services: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bcu/waitup...
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👥 parents and caregivers: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bcu/waitup...
👥 individuals working within speech and language therapy services: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bcu/waitup...
Please share 🙏
August 22, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Opportunity to join research advisory groups! WAIT-UP SLT is seeking expressions of interest from:
👥 parents and caregivers: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bcu/waitup...
👥 individuals working within speech and language therapy services: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bcu/waitup...
Please share 🙏
👥 parents and caregivers: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bcu/waitup...
👥 individuals working within speech and language therapy services: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bcu/waitup...
Please share 🙏
The #WaitUPSLT blog has now been viewed over 500 times! Thank you for your continued interest and engagement. 🙏🌟
#Research #ResearchOpportunity
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#Research #ResearchOpportunity
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August 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The #WaitUPSLT blog has now been viewed over 500 times! Thank you for your continued interest and engagement. 🙏🌟
#Research #ResearchOpportunity
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#Research #ResearchOpportunity
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WAIT-UP SLT is a research project aiming to explore experiences of waiting within children's speech & language therapy services in England from the perspective of:
- Speech & language therapy teams
- Parents & caregivers
- Children & young people
Please share & follow for updates
linktr.ee/waitupslt
- Speech & language therapy teams
- Parents & caregivers
- Children & young people
Please share & follow for updates
linktr.ee/waitupslt
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A research project that seeks to understand experiences of waiting within speech and language therapy services for children and young people in England.
linktr.ee
August 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
WAIT-UP SLT is a research project aiming to explore experiences of waiting within children's speech & language therapy services in England from the perspective of:
- Speech & language therapy teams
- Parents & caregivers
- Children & young people
Please share & follow for updates
linktr.ee/waitupslt
- Speech & language therapy teams
- Parents & caregivers
- Children & young people
Please share & follow for updates
linktr.ee/waitupslt
New blog post: Children's speech & language therapy waiting lists continue to grow.
According to @england.nhs.uk data, 70,698 children & young people were waiting for SLT support in June 2025 - up 3.69% from May 2025. 26,485 (37%) were waiting over 18 weeks.
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According to @england.nhs.uk data, 70,698 children & young people were waiting for SLT support in June 2025 - up 3.69% from May 2025. 26,485 (37%) were waiting over 18 weeks.
waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/08/chil...
Children's speech and language therapy waiting lists continue to grow
Earlier this month NHS England (2025) released the June 2025 waiting list figures for Community Health Services. Despite assurances last...
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August 20, 2025 at 7:12 AM
New blog post: Children's speech & language therapy waiting lists continue to grow.
According to @england.nhs.uk data, 70,698 children & young people were waiting for SLT support in June 2025 - up 3.69% from May 2025. 26,485 (37%) were waiting over 18 weeks.
waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/08/chil...
According to @england.nhs.uk data, 70,698 children & young people were waiting for SLT support in June 2025 - up 3.69% from May 2025. 26,485 (37%) were waiting over 18 weeks.
waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/08/chil...