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misltoessd.bsky.social @misltoessd.bsky.social · 7d

We are delighted to share that we have been awarded prestigious funding from Health and Care Research Wales to conduct Phase 2 of the MISLToe_SSD study in Wales! 🤩

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Health and Care Research Wales announces latest round of funding awards

Health and Care Research Wales has announced the recipients of its latest funding awards today (1 October 2025). Funding has been awarded both for projects addressing public and patient need, as well...

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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 22d

For the 3rd year we would like to invite you to the 'Developing a Research Skilled Workforce in the South West' conference. In 2026 it will be a Celebration event - *Abstract submission* now open - details - www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/cli...

Developing a Research Skilled Workforce in the South West: A Celebration 2026

University of Plymouth research: the Developing a Research Skilled Workforce: A Celebration 2026 Conference will be held on Wednesday 25th February 2026...

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misltoessd.bsky.social @misltoessd.bsky.social · Jul 22

We are thrilled to announce that Phase 2 of the MISLToe_SSD Study in England has been funded by the @nihr.bsky.social Research for Patient Benefit Programme 🤩

We can’t wait to start work with 5 amazing #NHS #SLT teams in September! #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork

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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · Jul 3

@misltoessd.bsky.social team are out and about today across 3 of the four nations of the UK. I'm at #CHCR2025 presenting the projects journey so far and the future direction and potential impact. @samburrslt.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social

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Dr Sam Burr @samburrslt.bsky.social · Jul 3

Come and join the @misltoessd.bsky.social team as a #SeniorResearchAssociate 🤩

www.nhsjobs.com/job/UK/Brist... Job vacancy: Senior Research Associate, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol | trac.jobs

@cshcr.bsky.social @bristol-sltru.bsky.social @bristolcach.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

Job vacancy: Senior Research Associate, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol | trac.jobs

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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · Jul 1

@bristol-sltru.bsky.social are looking to hire a Senior Research Associate (Qualitative) to the @misltoessd.bsky.social study team. Its a Band 7 role for 18 months. If you are interested, have a look, and maybe drop us a line to have a chat!! www.nbt.nhs.uk/careers/curr...

Current Vacancies | North Bristol NHS Trust

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Bristol Speech & Language Therapy Research Unit @bristol-sltru.bsky.social · Jul 1

Lovely to see this review as an Open Access publication - doi.org/10.1002/icd.... Looking at 'What Apps Exist That Can Be Leveraged for Speech and Language Surveillance in Children?' Great work @samharding.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social Lydia and Sarah. @researchnbt.bsky.social

What Apps Exist That Can Be Leveraged for Speech and Language Surveillance in Children? A Scoping Review

This scoping review aimed to identify and evaluate apps designed to screen or monitor speech, language, and communication (SLC) development in young children. Early identification and intervention ar...

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Dr Sam Burr @samburrslt.bsky.social · Jun 25

@drhelenslt.bsky.social recognises the MANY #SSD experts a Ross the #UK who took part in the @misltoessd.bsky.social Phase 1 study to achieve #consensus on #SSD #outcomes 🙏🏻 #ThankYou @icpla2025.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @bristol-sltru.bsky.social

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Professor Yvonne Wren @yvonnewren.bsky.social · Jun 26

@samburrslt.bsky.social presenting at @icpla2025.bsky.social on speech sound development in pre term born children
Another presentation from @bristol-sltru.bsky.social and @cardiffmet.bsky.social and @cshcr.bsky.social

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Dr Sam Burr @samburrslt.bsky.social · Jun 25

@drhelenslt.bsky.social presents work on @misltoessd.bsky.social at @icpla2025.bsky.social 🤩

@nihr.bsky.social @bristol-sltru.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social

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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · Jun 21

*Do SLTs all agree?* Why not join a national survey to find out! Are you a practising children’s SLT who has worked in community settings for more than a year? Do you wonder how your case selection decisions compare to other SLTs nationally?
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · Jun 13

"People who work in research don't look like me - I want to change that." Can you help Constance Shiridzinomwa identify and understand the barriers and enablers to nurses (band 5-7) having a career in research. Read the blog and complete the survey www.bristolhealthpartners.org.uk/news/constan...

OPINION: People who work in research don't look like me - I want to change that. - Bristol Health Partners

Coming from Zimbabwe, it has always been hammered into me that education was the only way to succeed. So, I pursued most of the educational opportunities that came my way, with my last academic qualif...

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Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌻 @carolinebowen.bsky.social · May 27

🆓🔓 @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samburrslt.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social & @yvonnewren.bsky.social 2025. Towards an Agreed Labelling System & Protocol for the Diagnosis of #ChildSpeechDis Subtypes in the UK IJLCD 60(3). doi.org/10.1111/1460... 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES #slpeeps

Towards an Agreed Labelling System and Protocol for the Diagnosis of Speech Sound Disorder Subtypes in the United Kingdom

Background There is no single classification system or diagnostic protocol for speech sound disorder (SSD). This makes it difficult to collect large-scale outcome data and determine which interventi...

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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · May 23

Learning lots at an Awake Craniotomy for Brain Tumours study day @scicommsuwe.bsky.social Great work Neil Barua and Anna Piasecki and team!!

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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · May 23

I love the @misltoessd.bsky.social team! Even when you can't make a meeting, they make sure you are present :-) @samburrslt.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social

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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · May 16

So happy and proud to see this great review on head and neck prostheses and quality of life being presented at BAHNO!! Great work Katie

Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · May 12

So great to get this work out!!

Professor Helen Stringer @drhelenslt.bsky.social · May 12

@misltoessd.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samburrslt.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social New publication 😀

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Towards an Agreed Labelling System and Protocol for the Diagnosis of Speech Sound Disorder Subtypes in the United Kingdom

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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · May 11

@bristol-sltru.bsky.social recently undertook a survey for the @RCSLT to evaluate their Professional Development Framework. We now want to unpick some of the feedback!
Could you spare some time to tell me about it? The 'Good', the 'Bad' and the 'Ugly'? Drop an email - [email protected]

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Dr Darren Hudson @darrenhudson.bsky.social · Apr 2

www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-dar... @clairelanfear.bsky.social 🦢🦢🦢🦢 #DRSW25 @drswgo.bsky.social

#drsw25 | Dr Darren Hudson DClinRes

Great to see Claire Lanfear showcasing her work at todays Research Skilled Workforce in the SW conference 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Highlighting the role of clinical nurse specialist’s 🦢 🦢 🦢 #DRSW25

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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · Apr 2

Way to go Mary!! Winner of the best poster in the research leaders theme @drswgo.bsky.social #drsw25

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Dr Darren Hudson @darrenhudson.bsky.social · Apr 2

Prof Jenny Freeman asks us to consider the #research lighthouse so we can sustain research activity in clinical practice @drswgo.bsky.social #DRSW25

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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · Apr 2

The Sam's are on the road again!! This time you can find @samburrslt.bsky.social and I @plymuni.bsky.social @drswgo.bsky.social #SurfingTheWave conference @bristol-sltru.bsky.social

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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · Apr 2

Having a great morning at @drswgo.bsky.social with loads of research interested/active colleagues from @nbt @clairelanfear @rachelevans #SurfingTheWave

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Developing a research-skilled workforce in the south west @drswgo.bsky.social · Mar 28

5 days to go until our regional in-person conference #drsw25 plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/sur...

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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · Mar 28

New article - *Preparing allied health professional students to work collaboratively with families of young children (0-8 years): A scoping review*
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Preparing allied health professional students to work collaboratively with families of young children (0-8 years): A scoping review

Collaborative working with families has positive impacts on outcomes for families and children. However, implementing a collaborative approach requires allied health professionals to have knowledge...

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