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Claire Farrington-Douglas
@clairefdslt.bsky.social
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Director of services (Clinical lead) Headway East London, speech and language therapist, supervisor and trainer. Interested in aphasia, ICAPs, CCD, PPA, communication partner training and group interventions. http://clairefarringtondouglas.co.uk
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Madeline Cruice @madelinecruice.bsky.social · Jun 30
I’ve not posted in ages but this is newsworthy - I’m delighted we’ve been awarded funding for APT for this incredible project supporting communication for families with aphasia - leading with Prof Rebecca Palmer and a stellar team!!!! www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
UK-wide aphasia project awarded £3.8 million to improve post-stroke communication | City St George's, University of London
Project plans to co-design and evaluate a novel communication partner training (CPT) programme
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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · Jun 30
An Entire Issue Dedicated to Cognitive-Communication Disorders? YES, PLEASE! (And: You're welcome!) Check out this latest Special Issue of #AJSLP! 👇 🔽 👇 🔽

on.asha.org/44FGxfs

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An Entire Issue Dedicated to Cognitive-Communication Disorders! - ASHA Journals Academy
As an ASHA member, you support individuals with cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs) across the lifespan. The latest Special Issue from the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (AJSLP) pr...
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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · Jun 30
We can't control what happens to us, but we can choose how we respond. Join us for #JumpBackUpJuly and find ways to be more resilient in challenging times actionforhappiness.org/jump-back-up...
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Sophie Brassel @sophiebrassel.bsky.social · Jun 19
Last week I presented at the Nordic Aphasia Conference #NAC2025 and the Cognitive Communication Disorders Symposium.

A big thank you to the organisers (including @nicholasbehn.bsky.social, @clairefdslt.bsky.social and Simon for #CCDSymp2025) and to all presenters for their inspiring talks!
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Katy James @katyjslt.bsky.social · May 15
Thoroughly enjoyed running our 2 day course with @clairefdslt.bsky.social. Great to connect with #SLTs so enthusiastic about developing their knowledge and skills to support working with people with #CCD. My word to sum up Day 2: energising!
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Katy James @katyjslt.bsky.social · Mar 6
Are you a #SLT looking for a CPD opportunity? Come and join @clairefdslt.bsky.social and me to explore and discuss working with people with #CCD. #ABI #rehab
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Claire Farrington-Douglas @clairefdslt.bsky.social · May 9
Save the date- 16th October for our Headway East London conference. The focus is the lifelong nature of brain injury… join us.
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Headway East London @headwaylondon.bsky.social · Mar 26
📢 Save the date!

We are excited to announce our next brain injury conference - The Lifelong Nature of Brain Injury.

📅 Thurs 16 Oct 2025
📍 Headway East London

Expect insightful discussions, expert speakers, and real-life perspectives from those with lived experience. Stay tuned for more details!
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Headway East London @headwaylondon.bsky.social · May 2
Don't miss this special screening of The Magic of Chaos at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre!
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Headway staff & members and neuroscience researchers.

👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-screening-and-panel-discussion-the-magic-of-chaos-tickets-1224992869649
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Headway East London @headwaylondon.bsky.social · Jan 20
There are many ways to get to know our community...start by watching The Magic of Chaos!
The film offers you a glimpse into our Hackney centre, where the transformative power of art, music, food & #community bring light to lives forever changed by #braininjury.

🎞️headwayeastlondon.org/magicofchaos
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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · Apr 28
We're looking for inspiring and talented people to join our brilliant Board of Trustees at Action for Happiness - know anyone you'd recommend? actionforhappiness.org/trustee-vaca...
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Claire Farrington-Douglas @clairefdslt.bsky.social · May 2
Today I spent the day with the casework team at @headwaylondon.bsky.social. Wonderful people doing wonderful things to support people with ABI.
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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · May 2
Remember: the world is full of wonderful people doing wonderful things

Image: www.instagram.com/emilycoxhead
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Dr Anna Volkmer @annavolkmer.bsky.social · Apr 17
We are doing a survey to understand why other professionals do/don't refer people with Primary Progressive Aphasia for speech-language support

We want Drs, nurses, psychologists, social workers, OTs, PTs & any other profession.

The survey can be accessed here: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
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Claire Farrington-Douglas @clairefdslt.bsky.social · Apr 11
This month I’m looking forward to running two study days:
- support, supervision and self care
- working with people with CCD across the pathway.
Email [email protected] to book your place.
@sarahstewartslt.bsky.social @katyjslt.bsky.social @cathysparkes.bsky.social
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Headway East London @headwaylondon.bsky.social · Apr 9
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion chaired by Headway’s Director of Operations @clairefdslt.bsky.social with award-winning director Kit Vincent, Headway member Dave Mercer, Neuropsychologist and University of Essex prof @andrewbateman.bsky.social and Neuroscientist Julia Harris.
At the top, there is an image of Headway East London member Marie-Claire, the logo of Headway East London and the logo of the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre. Below, a white writing on orange background reads: "The Magic of Chaos Film screening and panel discussion. Tuesday 13 May, 6-8pm. Sainsbury Wellcome Centre 25 Howland Street, London W1T 4JG"
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Claire Farrington-Douglas @clairefdslt.bsky.social · Mar 13
Join our next ICAP network event on 1st April. Looking forward to hearing from Katie and Luiza. @jeanrutter.bsky.social @madelinecruice.bsky.social @cathyoff.bsky.social
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Katy James @katyjslt.bsky.social · Mar 6
Are you a #SLT looking for a CPD opportunity? Come and join @clairefdslt.bsky.social and me to explore and discuss working with people with #CCD. #ABI #rehab
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Katy James @katyjslt.bsky.social · Mar 6
Our next #ABI group starts after Easter - 12 online sessions, facilitated by 2 SLTs, with a focus on work and study related communication skills and building confidence. Please get in touch to find out more or refer a client @clairefdslt.bsky.social #neurorehab #goals #selfefficacy #braininjury #CCD
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Nicholas Behn @nicholasbehn.bsky.social · Mar 3
@citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social is hosting a FREE hybrid impact event for researchers & clinicians to learn ab exciting new developments in adults & paediatrics.

👉 SAVE THE DATE - 20th June 2025!

Final programme to be shared soon but sign-up early: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Implementing Research Into Clinical Practice | City St George's, University of London
The Centre for Language and Communication Science Research at City St George's, University of London is excited to showcase their latest research.
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Claire Farrington-Douglas @clairefdslt.bsky.social · Mar 2
We are facilitating a study day and two follow up sessions for people who want to develop skills and confidence in support, supervision and self care. Come and join us on 30th April. @sarahstewartslt.bsky.social
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Headway East London @headwaylondon.bsky.social · Feb 13
Do you have experience in working with people with disability? Would you like to join a team of skilled and creative professionals supporting people living with #braininjury?

We are looking for a Day Service Co-ordinator to join our team & support our members in our centre in Haggerston. 👇
A white writing on green background at the top of the image reads: “Join our team!” and at the bottom it reads: “Day Service Co-ordinator". In the middle there is an image of our member Donovan at Hoxton market. Donovan is a Black man, and he has got a short beard. He is wearing a white cap, a white T-shirt and an apron. He is holding a try with salt fish plantains covered with a vegetarian sauce. Behind him we can see other Headway staff and members behind a wooden table in the Headway stall.
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Dr Liss (Melissa Brunner) @lissbee.bsky.social · Feb 3
OMG my new article TBR list this week is mammoth!!!!

So much awesome stuff to read about - if you're interested in #BrainInjury #Communication #DigitalHealth #QualitativeResearch check out this 🧵of cracking papers I'm reading through atm:
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Nicholas Behn @nicholasbehn.bsky.social · Feb 3
The @nihr.bsky.social Fellowship enabled me visit Australia last year to network.

Thankfully hosted @leannetogher.bsky.social & @abicommlab.bsky.social @lissbee.bsky.social Rachael Rietdijk @petraavramovic.bsky.social @sophiebrassel.bsky.social @tusharprasad.bsky.social @elisebogart.bsky.social
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Headway East London @headwaylondon.bsky.social · Jan 23
As we plan our 25-26 budget, we join social care organisations across the UK in sounding the alarm about rising staffing costs impacting charities & small social care providers.

Recently the social care sector registered an £8.4 billion funding shortfall nationwide (@providersunite.bsky.social).👇
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Headway East London @headwaylondon.bsky.social · Jan 24
Vote for The Magic of Chaos at the Smiley Charity Film Awards!

We have submitted our film in the long-form category. Now it’s your turn to help us get The Magic of Chaos the award it deserves. 💪

👉 Vote now: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-magic-of-chaos
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Headway East London @headwaylondon.bsky.social · Jan 24
Watch The Magic of Chaos trailer on the big & small screen!

🎦Watch it in selected London cinemas for the next 5 weeks.
📺Don’t miss it on ITV Loose Women today at 12.45pm and tune into This Morning on Mon 27 at 11.55am

Thank you Cream UK, Pearl & Dean, PiqNiq Media and ITV for making this possible.
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Mark Holloway @markhollowayhf.bsky.social · Jan 24
Come on everyone, now's the chance to do something positive (in a world that may need a bit of positivity right now...)
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Headway East London @headwaylondon.bsky.social · Jan 24
Vote for The Magic of Chaos at the Smiley Charity Film Awards!

We have submitted our film in the long-form category. Now it’s your turn to help us get The Magic of Chaos the award it deserves. 💪

👉 Vote now: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-magic-of-chaos
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