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Join us as we uncover the fascinating role of speech and language therapists working in awake craniotomy. We go to Birmingham to meet SLT Georgie Harrington and Mr Ismail Ughratdar, Consultant neurosurgeon to find out how they work as part of a team. Donald Innes, an expert by experience, who has had two awake craniotomies, shares his story and thoughts about the process. Kathleen Graham, SLT and now senior project manager for the RCSLT and lead on new awake craniotomies position paper (Oct 2025), gives us some of the history about the procedure.

With thanks to speakers:

• Donald Innes, expert by experience
• Kathleen Graham, Senior Project Manager, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Georgie Harrington, Clinical lead, Speech and Language Therapy Outpatients, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
• Mr Ismail Ughratdar, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Speech and Language Therapy Outpatients, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Useful links:

• RCSLT awake craniotomy position paper (October 2025)
• Awake craniotomy | RCSLT (resources for the public)
• Awake craniotomy resources | RCSLT (resources for members of the RCSLT)
• What to expect during an awake craniotomy for brain tumour removal 

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In this episode we chat with Professor Bronwyn Hemsley and Dr Lucy Bryant, both of the University of Technology Sydney, about their recent systematic review of interventions based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition. The discussion covers:

• What was the clinical question you were trying to answer?
• How did you go about undertaking the review? 
• What were the key findings?
• What does this mean for the speech and language therapy profession?

With thanks to panellists:

• Professor Bronwyn Hemsley, Head of Speech Pathology at The University of Technology Sydney and co-lead of the UTS Disability Research Network
• Dr Lucy Bryant, Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology, The University of Technology, Sydney

Resources:

Bryant, L., Bowen, C., Grove, R. et al. Systematic Review of Interventions Based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition (GLP/NLA): Clinical Implications of Absence of Evidence and Cautions for Clinicians and Parents. Curr Dev Disord Rep 12, 2 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-z
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-z 

To read about the prevalence of echolalia mentioned in this podcast see the open access review: 

Sutherland, R., Bryant, L., Dray, J. & Robert's, J. (2024). Prevalence of Echolalia in Autism: A Rapid Review of Current Findings and a Journey Back to Historical Data. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 11, 171–183 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-024-00311-0
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-024-00311-0

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The May news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, and Steve Jamieson, CEO for the RCSLT. Published 27 May 2025.

In this month’s news podcast RCSLT CEO joins us to talk about the 80th birthday celebrations; the Equality, Diversity and Belonging (EDB) work with members; the leadership programme; applications for new governance roles and more. 

Derek Munn shares some exciting wins for the profession around the UK and outlines some areas of focus for the policy team over the coming months.

This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.

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Listen for the latest on RCSLT's recent service user survey of speech and language therapy provision during the pandemic and the Building Back Better report which it prompted (see more here: https://www.rcslt.org/get-involved/building-back-better-speech-and-language-therapy-services-after-covid-19/) 
Hear the latest on how Covid is impacting on waiting lists; the case for better ventilation of enclosed spaces; and clear masks.
Plus more on NHS reform in England and a win in the House of Lords on the Domestic Abuse Bill.

This interview is conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

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In this IJLCD episode, we talk to Richard Cave, who works with the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MND), about an article he’s written on voice banking. Voice banking is a process in which people who suffer from MND or other conditions are given the opportunity to record their own synthetic voices for use with an AAC device in the future. 
 
IJLCD (Wiley link):
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1460-6984.12588

For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like further information on the research terms used in the podcast, or many other aspects of research design, please navigate to the ‘Sage Research Methods’ collection from the Research Methods page of the RCSLT website’

MND:
https://www.mndassociation.org/

RCSLT pages on voice banking:
https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/clinical-information/voice-banking/
 
You can follow Richard on Twitter (@speedoftrust27) to get more information about free Voice Banking training sessions for SLTs who may be interested in this exciting technology. 
 
The interview is conducted by Amit Kulkarni, Head of Research and Outcomes at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

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In this episode we talk to Jo Sandiford, Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University about student placements and the new placement guidance document which Jo authored.

This is the first in a short series of podcasts in which we explore how placements are evolving, the impact of the pandemic, and how we hope to create more placements in the future to meet the needs of the profession.

The recently launched new guidance for practice-based learning can be found here (note that this is open access so non-members can see it too).

The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

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Welcome to the March 2021 news catch up from The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, covering Covid-19; health and care in government budgets; and an update on the RCSLT survey of people's access to speech and language therapy which is coming soon.
(More about the survey here: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-survey-…ge-therapy-update/)

For members the podcast delves into member wellbeing and some key events coming this year.
- Health and wellbeing resources: www.rcslt.org/learning/covid-19/health-wellbeing/
- Member events: www.rcslt.org/events/

The interview is conducted by Vicky Harris, Head of Learning and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, RCSLT and Rachel Purkett, Director of Engagement and Communications, RCSLT.

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Today’s podcast is on a paper from the International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. Every other month RCSLT selects an article from the journal that we think will be of interest to the wider speech and language therapy community and interview the authors.

This episode is with Triona Sweeney and Debbie Sell, authors of the paper: 

 
Over 50% of children with cleft palate require speech therapy. However, there is a lack of timely, accessible speech therapy services in the UK and Ireland. Previous studies have shown that parents can deliver therapy effectively, and that connected health can support the delivery of speech therapy. This study aims to provide evidence that parent‐led therapy with the supervision of a specialist cleft therapist using FaceTime is effective.

NOTES:
For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like further information on the research terms used in the podcast, or many other aspects of research design, please navigate to the ‘Sage Research Methods’ collection from the Research Methods page of the RCSLT website’ 


The interview is conducted by Amit Kulkarni, Head of Research and Outcomes at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

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Find out why we are launching a podcast about the International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders (The IJLCD) and what you can expect to hear.  Featuring Amit Kulkarni, Head of Research and Outcomes at the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.  

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Listen for the latest on Covid-19 including RCSLT's work with the AGP Alliance www.rcslt.org/media-centre/healt…l-to-matt-hancock/, clear masks, vaccinations and wellbeing. Find out about the big areas of focus for RCSLT over the next year and key issues to be aware of in politics which impact on speech and language therapy.

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Today’s podcast is the start of a new series in conjunction with the International Journal of Language and Communications Disorders. Every other month RCSLT selects an article from the journal that we think will be of interest to the wider SLT community and interview the authors.

This episode is with Hollyanna Marler and Annabel Ditton, authors of the paper: “I'm smiling back at you”: Exploring the impact of mask wearing on communication in healthcare.


IJLCD Article:
“I'm smiling back at you”: Exploring the impact of mask wearing on communication in healthcare - Marler - - International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders - Wiley Online Library https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1460-6984.12578     


The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

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In this first episode of 2021 we begin with four words to describe the positive learning from 2020.
We move on to cover how the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists is influencing policy around Covid-19 and how the disease is impacting on services now and in approaches to rehabilitation. We also look at key legislation relating to speech and language therapy and what's going on in the four nations.

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Kamini Gadhok CEO of RCSLT joins Derek Munn for the latest Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy news. It's a look back over an extraordinary year and plans for 2021.

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The  early May podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Ruth Sedgewick, Head of the RCSLT's Northern Ireland office.

Featuring:

- Language Launchpad, launching Tuesday 6 May https://www.rcslt.org/northern-ireland/language-launchpad-project/
- RCSLT Northern Ireland awards - Policy and campaigns in Northern Ireland | RCSLT
- General updates in Northern Ireland
- What's happening around the UK

This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.

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In this episode we talk to Christian Boakye an SLT as Feltham Young Offenders Institution. It's a fascinating look into how speech and language therapy can help young offenders deal with custodial sentences and improve their chances of rehabilitation upon release. We also talk about prison abolition, diversity in the workforce and other issues related to criminal justice. 

The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

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In this episode we talk to two members of the AAC outcomes working party about how they use the ROOT to collect and analyse outcomes data for AAC interventions. We also speak to colleagues at RCSLT about what ROOT is and how you can get involved in the project. This episode will be of interest to anyone who want to collect and analyse TOMS (therapy outcome measures) data for their service or trust. 

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Hear the latest effects of COVID-19 on speech and language therapy provision, and find out about a survey we're running on access to speech and language therapy during #COVID19 .

Learn about developments in early language guidance; work in justice and updates to our anti-racism and diversity workstreams. There's good news about our new Communication Access UK project to improve everyday communication for people with speech, language and communication needs: www.communication-access.co.uk  (and follow on Twitter with the hashtag #CommunicationAccess)

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Derek Munn and Judith Broll of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists bring us up to date on the latest work around Covid-19 and key workstreams including mental health, dysphagia and supporting recruitment into and progression through the profession. They tell us what they find inspiring about speech and language therapists.

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In this episode we interview Sarah Hay, a Glasgow based SLT, on how the service she has delivered has changed and improved during the pandemic. 

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In this episode we talk to Dr Paula Leslie about education and training, here and in the US as well as a number of other topics such as research and bioethics.

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There's a lot to report on this month: unsurprisingly Covid issues are at the forefront including PPE, advocating for the Aerosol Generating Procedures list, rehabilitation and telehealth. Please do keep an eye on our Covid pages here to stay up to date: www.rcslt.org/learning/covid-19
Hear about the recent House of Lords debate on prescribing; work on the Children and Young People transformation plan; the NICE severe mental health guidance; twitter takeovers; our anti-racism work and our user survey; plus even more.

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This month we look at ongoing work from Covid-19 and how the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists is supporting services now and for the future and how it wants to find out what impact Covid has had on service users. In this episode we discover what RCSLT is up to internationally.

Here are some key pieces of work which are mentioned in the discussion:

Survey coming soon on the impact on service users:
www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-announc…py-during-covid-19

Diversity, inclusion and antiracism work: www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity…on-and-anti-racism

NHS People plan response: www.rcslt.org/-/media/docs/NHS-P…0FB30DE0D362653938

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In this episode, Amit Kulkarni, head of research and outcomes at RCSLT interviews the departing editors of the International Journal of Language and Communications Disorders (IJLCD), Steven Bloch and Cristina McKean. 

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In today’s podcast, we interview Pam Enderby, emeritus professor of Community Rehabilitation at Sheffield University and former chair of RCSLT. Pam talks about how she became interested in SLT, her landmark case for equal pay and what she intends to do as the newly appointed president of the International Association of Communication and Science Disorders (formerly known as the International Association of Logopaedics and Phoniatrics). 

IALP:

https://ialpasoc.info/

ROOT:

https://rcslt-root.org/

3 hours:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/jan/08/three-hours-rosamund-lupton-review

Far from the tree:
https://www.ifcfilms.com/films/far-from-the-tree

Broadchurch: 
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2249364/

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People with aphasia can have problems understanding or using numbers in everyday life - known as functional numeracy difficulties. However, testing this is hard because there are limited published assessments for functional numeracy difficulties for people with aphasia. 

This study aimed to explore, validate and pilot a wide-ranging, aphasia-friendly functional numeracy assessment to investigate how functional numeracy is impacted by aphasia severity and time pressure demands, and to explore predictors of PWA's functional numeracy.

The paper is:

Which blueberries are better value? The development and validation of the functional numeracy assessment for adults with aphasia' https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1460-6984.12867

Kerri Ichikowitz, Carolyn Bruce, Vanessa Meitanis, Kelly Cheung, Yekyung Kim, Esther Talbourdet, Caroline Newton

First published: 13 March 2023

This paper was awarded the IJLCD student prize.

Resources:
If you would like access to the online version of the Functional Numeracy Assessment, please contact the study authors.

The intervention study: Newton, C., Meitanis, V., Bruce, C., & Donlan, C. (2025). Evaluation of the SWAN game-based approach to re-building numeracy skills in aphasia: Feasibility and preliminary findings. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/f7d39_v1

The survey of SLTs: Newton, C., Brancamp, D., & Brancamp, T. (2025). The rehabilitation of numerical processing and calculation in aphasia: An international survey of speech-language pathologists. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/g63j9_v1

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In July's catch up we cover updates on Covid-19, key workstreams including Black Lives Matter and what's happening in the nations, plus some new ways of working that members are keen to hold on to.

Latest update on RCSLT's Black Lives Matter work: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-update-…and-diversity-work

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In this month's catch up Derek Munn of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, discusses the RCSLT response around Black Lives Matter; workstreams around Covid-19; matters happening around the four nations of the UK and the importance of involving service users. For resources mentioned during the chat please see:
* Black Lives Matter: a statement: www.rcslt.org/news/black-lives-matter-a-statement
* Covid-19 resources: www.rcslt.org/learning/covid-19

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In our latest interview we had the privelege of a socially-distanced chat with Dr Hannah Crawford, Professional Head of a Speech and Language Service, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) advisor, lecturer and fellow. 

Hannah describes her experience as someone managing SLTs during the pandemic. She describes the range of covid-19 impacts that SLTs are treating and service delivery changes like trialling different methods of contacting service users; what things help; working in the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and following the guidance around Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in order to continue to see the most urgent people.

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In this month's RCSLT catch up we join Derek Munn and Judith Broll of RCSLT and reflect on how the SLT profession has swung into action in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, but also how much non-Covid work is taking place across services and through RCSLT workstreams.

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Mary Hartshorne, Director of Impact at ICAN and Amit Kulkarni, Research Manager at the RCSLT, discuss the What Works? website – how to use it, how it can make your life easier, and how you can get involved! www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/whatworks

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Kamini Gadhok MBE, CEO and Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, of the RCSLT, discuss how speech and language therapists are supporting the COVID-19 response and how RCSLT is adapting its ways of working to help them. They also share the work that's been going on to influence the governments in all four nations and highlight key areas of focus.

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We discuss all things leadership with Carrie Biddle, therapies clinical governance and quality lead for The Royal Cornwall hospitals Trust and SW Region AHP Leadership fellow for Health Education England. In this conversation we cover everyday leadership, leadership in a crisis such as Covid-19, different leadership styles and how SLTs' training in communication is so important to good leadership.

Carrie also talks about the need for professions to work together, holistically focusing on the whole person when delivering therapy, but having an awareness of where their skills crossover with those of other professions and valuing the unique skills they bring.

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Amit Kulkarni (RCSLT Research Manager) and Dr. Hazel Roddam (Reader in Allied Health Practice at the University of Central Lancashire) have fun discussing all things evidence-based practice, from the warmth of a local London cafe!
RCSLT Evidence-Based Practice pages: www.rcslt.org/members/research/e…nce-based-practice

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We chatted with Derek Munn about the Budget, RCSLT's 75th anniversary, parliamentary coverage and other issues in the world of politics and public affairs .

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Lee Ridley, AKA ‘Lost Voice Guy’, and winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2018 headlined a recent gig hosted by Newcastle University’s Speech and Language Therapy Society.
Lee was kind enough to spare some time before the show to have a chat with RCSLT's Director of Engagement and Communications, Rachel Purkett. He covers how and why he got into comedy, the challenges he's faced and what motivates him.

Lee has written a book, ‘I’m Only In It For The Parking: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1787631478/re…_U_DVnDEbDCRZKXB

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The March news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn. 

• Potential impact of the scrapping of NHS England.
• Primary Progressive Aphasia event in Parliament and awareness today 4 April. https://www.rcslt.org/news/parliamentary-event-to-shine-a-light-on-primary-progressive-aphasia/
• Hopes for the Spring statement.
• Curriculum and assessment review published their interim findings. See more: https://www.rcslt.org/news/response-to-curriculum-and-assessment-reviews-interim-findings/
• Education select on SEND and white paper.
• Scottish rights report.
• Voicebox competition in Scotland – send in your joke by 1 April https://www.rcslt.org/scotland/voicebox/

This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.

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Instructional Designer, Jacques Strauss, talks to Ruth Williams author of the RCSLT Influencing learning Journey. Ruth Williams is Clinical Directorate Lead at iCares, Sandwell General Hospital and is an SLT by profession. She talks about her experiences of leadership and influencing in her career.

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Claire Ewen is currently working on a PhD looking at what SLTs love in their jobs and what frustrates them and can be changed, or minimised.

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We met up with Ruth Williams, Clinical Directorate Lead at iCares, in Sandwell and West Birmingham, to talk about the importance of self-care and resilience; and why it's key to consider what's going on under the surface for others. Ruth was presenting at Birmingham City University where she was talking with students. BCU students Ross, Mark and Rebekah also feature. Many thanks to all involved!

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Derek Munn, RCSLT Director of Policy and Public Affairs, discusses RCSLT's 75th anniversary, what he loves about the profession and what's been happening in his world.
Find out how to engage with your MP about the value of speech and language therapy here: rcslt.eaction.org.uk/newparliament

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In his first podcast of 2020 Derek looks at what's in the Queen's Speech; the formation of a new government in Northern Ireland; workforce and 18-25 transition in Scotland; and engaging with candidates ready for the 2021 elections to the Welsh Assembly. 
CORRECTION: At 3:30 Derek mentions 'grants'. This should be 'loans'.

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Derek Munn chats with Mark Singleton about the possible implications of the outcome of last week's UK general election and other things going on in the world of politics and public affairs relating to speech and language therapy.

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Amit Kulkarni and Katie Chadd of the RCSLT Research Team tell us about the process RCSLT uses to establish the research priorities for the profession, this time with a spotlight on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
To find out more about the work, visit the RCSLT website www.rcslt.org/members/research/r…iorities#section-4 or get in touch with info@rcslt.org to share your story.

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At the cusp of the new decade Kamini Gadhok, CEO of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and Della Money, Chair of the Board, look back at the last ten years and forwards to what the future might hold.

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Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs chats with Vicky and Mark from the RCSLT Learning Team about the UK General Election manifestos and other public affairs issues.

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Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, and Vicky Harris, Learning Manager, catch up on the what's been happening.

Here is the General Election webpage which Derek mentioned
www.rcslt.org/get-involved/giving-voice#section-9

and here is the specific document:
www.rcslt.org/-/media/docs/givin…CEF6FB1EE1BADB8100

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How can we best implement communication partner training with familiar partners of people with aphasia?

In this International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders paper the authors set out to:
(1) determine the perceived and/or observed barriers and facilitators to implementing CPT with familiar partners of adults with aphasia;
(2) to map extracted barriers and facilitators to a common theoretical framework; (3) to synthesise extracted barriers and facilitators; 
and (4) to identify potential implementation strategies to address the most frequently identified barriers and facilitators.
 

Authors Kirstine Shrubsole, Emma Power, Marie-Christine Hallé were awarded the IJLCD 2023 Editors' prize for this paper. 

The paper is:
Communication partner training with familiar partners of people with aphasia: A systematic review and synthesis of barriers and facilitators to implementation

Kirstine Shrubsole, Emma Power, Marie-Christine Hallé

Examples of free, brief online training programs (less than 2 hours)

Aphasia Institute Community Hub: Introduction to SCA™ eLearning Module, The Aphasia Institute, Canada

• https://www.aphasia.ca/health-care-providers/education-training/self-directed-elearning/ 
• An aphasia-focused, 40 minute module centred on Supported Communication principles. 

interact-ABI-lity, University of Sydney and University of Technology, Australia

• https://abi-communication-lab.sydney.edu.au/courses/interact-abi-lity/
• An acquired brain injury focused module (Stroke, Traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions) covering cognitive communication difficulties, aphasia, dysarthria and alternative and augmentative communication.

For the article referring to online versus face-to-face here is the IJLCD article reference.

Power, E., Falkenberg, K., Barnes, S., Elbourn, E., Attard, M., & Togher, L. (2020). A pilot randomized controlled trial comparing online versus face-to-face delivery of an aphasia communication partner training program for student healthcare professionals. International journal of language & communication disorders, 55(6), 852–866. https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12556

First published: 
23 November 2022

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Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at RCSLT talks with Victoria Harris, Learning Manager, about policy and public affairs affecting the world of Speech and Language Therapy this week.

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Interviews with RCSLT members at the 2019 RCSLT conference. This event explored, Improving quality in speech and language therapy: Everyone’s business, and showcased the latest in research and service delivery.innovations.www.rcslt.org/past-events/rcslt-conference-2019

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The February news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn. Published 27 February 2025.

We look at recent concerning news about growing waiting lists in adult community speech and language therapy in England, and also see how waiting lists compare across the UK.

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Derek gives an update on key topics keeping his team busy right now and we have a look at closer look at things happening in Scotland.

This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.

Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.