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Bec (she/her) @0ddishing.bsky.social · Sep 6

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

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.

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Richard Cave @speedoftrust27.bsky.social · Sep 1

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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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 ...

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Lindsay Ellis @lindsayellis.bsky.social · Aug 26

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The Unforgivable Sin of Ms Rachel

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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · Jul 3

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

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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...

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Game Maker's Toolkit @gamemakerstoolkit.com · Jul 14

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

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?

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Bec (she/her) @0ddishing.bsky.social · Jul 4

Congratulations 🥳

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Helen Robinson @workingwithaac.bsky.social · Jul 4

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.

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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · Jun 12

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...

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...

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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · Jun 12

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...

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...

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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · Jun 12

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...

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...

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Bodleian Health Care Libraries @bodleianhcl.bsky.social · May 30

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.

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.

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Oxford University Hospitals @ouhospitals.bsky.social · May 2

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...

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Bec (she/her) @0ddishing.bsky.social · Mar 13

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

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.

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Bec (she/her) @0ddishing.bsky.social · Mar 7

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

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Bec (she/her) @0ddishing.bsky.social · Mar 7

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

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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · Mar 6

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

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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...

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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · Feb 15

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

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Bec (she/her) @0ddishing.bsky.social · Jan 29

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

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Bec (she/her) @0ddishing.bsky.social · Jan 29

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

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.

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