Mark Jayes PhD, FRCSLT

@markjayes.bsky.social

Research Fellow in Communication Disability & Speech and Language Therapist, Manchester Metropolitan University. Interested in supporting people with communication disabilities to exercise their decision-making rights https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjayes/

NEW: 'Making Decisions About Research For Others' - a co-produced information video for families on the role of a consultee/legal representative, why they're being approached & what they would need to consider ​🔗https://youtu.be/lerIAU4zq2k 🔗https://www.capacityconsentresearch.com/decision-support

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Dear parents - Yes you can give your sick child paracetamol if they’re >3 months old. It’s an excellent painkiller. It brings down a high temperature. It’s one of the safest drugs available. You are right to want to soothe your child’s distress. Evidence supports your good parenting. Be confident.

Thank you @opsyris.bsky.social for the wonderful invitation and for an incredibly inspiring and educational day! An excellent conference! 👏👏

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Huge thanks to Mark Jayes @markjayes.bsky.social for an inspiring talk on supporting people with communication and cognitive disabilities in research. Essential insights for anyone committed to accessible research! 👏👏👏

🗣️ Keynote speaker Mark Jayes @markjayes.bsky.social at #OPSYRIS2025 will consider how to support people with communication and cognitive disabilities to participate in qualitative research🧠💬🤝 📢 ❗Abstract deadline extended to 14/05/2025❗ 📝 Submit yours today! 📩⏳🚀 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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💡 Mark Jayes @markjayes.bsky.social will explore using qualitative research with people who have communication impairments at #OPSYRIS2025. 🗣️ A crucial conversation in stroke research! 📢 Submit your abstract now and present your work ❗Deadline - 14/05/2025 ❗ 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Really lovely to be asked to share about all I’ve learnt from the literature, fab SLTs in my survey and some amazing family careers & children. 👇🏼👇🏽

Mark Jayes PhD, FRCSLT@markjayes.bsky.social · last yr.

Free @manmetuni.bsky.social #communication #disability #research #webinar with the brilliant @sallymorganslt.bsky.social presenting 'Safe, Efficient & Enjoyable Mealtimes for families of #children with #neurodevelopmental #dysphagia’ 08/04/25 16.30-17.30 GMT+1 teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...