Clinical Specialist SLT with interest in Older Peoplesβ Services, Dementia, Parkinson's and neuro. Compassionate leadership advocate. All opinions are my own.
Celebrating the success of all the participants of the Clyde Improvement Den 7 today. New set of Change Agents now empowered and confident to make real world change in their workplace with clarity and purpose @NHSGGC@NHSGGCCQIN@DrLucyMcCracken@Iainwkeith@claire_harrow
Humans are hardwired for connection. Even without words, moments of connection are vital. Eye contact, gesture, smiling, handshakes, waving, singing, dancing, sitting, being. Connection is key. #WithSLTuCan
This is our message to you on #WorldParkinsonsDayπΆ
Created by #RWCMD in partnership with @ParkinsonsUK, the Good Vibrations Chorus is a free, feel-good choir in Cardiff for people with Parkinsonβs, their families, and carers.
Find out more: youtube.com/watch?v=1MDB2enJβ¦
We've been following presenter @JohnStapletonTV after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's.
He finds out about the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (or LSVT), which aims to help people living with it.
Watch this in full: bbc.in/4cpoj4e#WorldParkinsonsDay
So proud of my colleague Leigh getting the recognition she deserves for the care that goes into compiling life story books for people with communication impairment. facebook.com/share/p/1ERm4fRβ¦
Demystifying dementia with children/ grandchildren helps to maintain family relationships & reduce stigma. Simple explanations & easy communication strategies cultivate connection. Connection is key. #WithSLTuCan
#SwallowingAwarenessDay , in the middle of Nutrition and Hydration Week. We are raising awareness with RCSLT posters outside our department, and showing solidarity with our patients with dysphagia by having a βbring and share texture modified lunchβ π₯£ @nhsggcsaaslt@RCSLT
It's #SwallowingAwarenessDay !
Speech and language therapists (SLTs) play a valuable role within multidisciplinary teams, helping to improve patient outcomes.
See how they can help manage dysphagia for people with Parkinson's and other conditionsπ
@RCSLT#swallowaware2025
#WDAD2025 Raising awareness on βWorld Delirium Awareness Dayβ in the SLT department at The Royal Alexandra Hospital. Everyone has a role to play in spotting the signs of delirium. βAre they different today?β π€ @NHSGGCClydeAHP@christineahp@gilbeato@nhsggcsaaslt π¦
Photographing daily activities on your phone can support recall & serve as a useful conversation starter. Catalogue the day & label it together as a way of keeping track, reminiscing & sharing details together later. Show & tell. #WithSLTuCan
During an Awake Craniotomy at @NHSGGC, SLTs like Jen Bowers used NeuroMapper tech to monitor language and cognition in real time. This innovation enhances patient outcomes by safeguarding vital communication functions during delicate procedures. uk.news.yahoo.com/woman-undeβ¦@RCSLT