SAVE the DATE - for UK Stroke Speech and Language Therapists - announcing the Stroke Leadership CEN Inaugural Conference - online on Weds 7th October 2026 from 10:00 - 16:00. Including topics on leadership, policy, guidelines, sharing good practice and research. Don't forget to join the CEN too.

And the song of the summer is- yes, for the 34th year in a row, it's "Toxic Love" as sung by Tim Curry in Ferngully!

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Exciting opportunity to join our SLT team in Oxford, piloting a new hyperacute rehabilitation service www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9321-26-1121 #SLT #SLPeeps #bksySpeechies #SLTjobs

Under a Binface government, anyone who doesn’t accept human-made climate change as fact will be sent back to school, from Year 1 right the way to A Levels, to see if anything goes in the second time round. #VoteBinface

Today we honour Dr Alan Hart, Radiologist, who developed new approaches to diagnosing and managing TB and was one of first trans men to work in the US medical profession. (Tonkin, 2024) Pioneers of Equality thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/hea...

This Pride Month, the Horton Library is shining a spotlight on books that deal with LGBTQ+ issues and fiction that centres LGBTQ+ characters. Also keep an eye on our 'poem of the week', which will feature works celebrating LGBTQ+ communities and lives. @ouhospitals.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk

Another day, another stupid Excel chart.

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.

Exciting!! #Dysphagia

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...

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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!

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Our next study ½ day via Zoom: "When Language and Cognition Collide: treating co-occurring Aphasia + CCD after TBI" presented by Jude Berraondo SLT. Key principles, practical therapy, case examples, application to your own setting. 12th Nov, 2-5pm. £5. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-langu...

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

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 app.livestorm.co/elevenlabs/v... Use the drop-down pick list to select

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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The Unforgivable Sin of Ms Rachel

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Just found out that I won joint first prize for my poster presentation at @leedsbeckett.bsky.social PsyCEN PGR conference 🎉 dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG....

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

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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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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.

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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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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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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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...

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

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

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

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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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