๐ขCalling all SLT managers!
Help us paint a true picture of the workforce in 2026.
Whether you're NHS or independent, your data helps us tackle recruitment & retention challenges across all 4 nations
Closes: 27 Feb ๐rcslt.org/news/complete-the-โฆ#SLPeeps#Speechies#SpeechTherapy
ALT Complete the RCSLT workforce survey 2026. click here
We're launching short, informal podcasts w/ @theRCOT to discuss your experiences & the future of advanced practice
If youโve started the process, weโd love your input!
Podcasts include:
โ 1:1 chats about your role & journey
โ Panel talks on the four pillars of practice
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ALT Calling for SLTs on their Advanced Practice journey... we want you!
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The RCSLT offices will be closed from 4pm on 24 December 2025 until 2 January 2026. We wish you happy holidays and look forward to working with you in 2026.
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๐December News Podcast - check it out!
Big updates from RCSLT:
โ #InvestInSLT debate
โ Voicebox competition
โ Early Years SLC Action Plan
โ Best Start Family Hubs
โ Autism Act spotlight
โ NHS SLT Transformation Toolkit
Listen now๐rcslt.org/podcasts/#SLPeeps#Speechies
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Our #ChildSLT team @bhamcommunity wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Thanks to Vicky, Andrea, Lucy, Helene, Amy and Dorrell for their fabulous Makaton demonstration ๐๐
@MakatonCharity@RCSLT
๐ฃNew Parkinsonโs Guidance Published!
In collaboration with @ParkinsonsUK & people with lived experience, we have launched best-practice guidance for SLTs working with those with Parkinsonโs & atypical Parkinsonโs.
๐Read more: rcslt.org/news/new-parkinsonโฆ#Parkinsons#SLPeeps
ALT New Parkinson's guidance. Out now! Learn more.
๐ Applications open for the next RCSLT Student Leadership Placement in Feb 2026!
โ Group project
โ Shadowing RCSLT staff
โ Strengths-based coaching
๐ Apply by 2 Jan 2026
Find out more & apply: ๐rcslt.org/members/get-involvโฆ#SLPeeps#SLT2b#Speechies
ALT Hey students! Applications for our student leadership programme now open!
๐ We are absolutely THRILLED! The @RCSLT has created a special video congratulating us on our 20th anniversary โ such an honour and a huge moment for our service. Thank you for celebrating this milestone with us! ๐ #WMSLTis20
Thank you to everyone who joined us for #RCSLTConf2025. It was great to see so many conversations and so much learning across the two days. A special thanks to our presenters and speakers and to saltroad.com along with all our sponsors and exhibitors for their support.
๐ข New e-learning for UK AHPs!
Digital & Data Foundations: practical skills for AHPs
โ Free for all AHPs, students & support workers
Boost your digital confidence & data skills to improve care.
Start learning today๐campus.digitalacademy.nhs.ukโฆ#AHPs#Speechies#SLT2b#SLPeeps
๐ Our pledges were a huge highlight! We asked teachers, SENCOs, SALTs, uni lecturers and TAs to pledge theyโll support childrenโs communication in their settings โ and the responses were incredible. We absolutely love these! ๐ #WMSLTis20@RCSLT
What a privilege to be chairing two brilliant #RCSLTConf25 sessions today on:
โญ Paediatric assessment and intervention with @SumSpeech, Steph Scott and Dr Jenna Charlton
โญ Working with people who stammer with Sarah Caughter and Ronan Miller (and me)
๐We're so excited... 6 days to #RCSLTConf2025!๐
Your chance to:
โ Learn & share SLT research
โ Engage with RCSLT priorities
โ Connect across health, care & education
โ Celebrate & network UK-wide
Donโt miss outโbook your๐๏ธnow ๐rcslt.org/events/rcslt-confeโฆ#SLPeeps#Speechies
ALT Only 5 days to go. Last chance to join our conference.
ALT Only 6 days to go... Don't miss out. Book your place!
ALT learn from and share research, evidence and practice with the community
hear about and engage with the latest priority work from the RCSLT
connect with the wider healthcare, social care, and education systems
celebrate the profession and foster a sense of belonging
network with SLTs from across the UK at all stages of their careers.