SLPeeps exciting opportunity to support the development of the next generation of person-centred, evidence based speech and language therapy graduates :-) Closing date November 20th

"Speech and language therapists are overstretched, underfunded and working in systems that fail to meet the demands of local needs." Shockat Adam @shockatadam.bsky.social at the #InvestInSLT Speech and Language Therapy debate on 27 January 2025: hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025...

Very exciting to see this centre almost open!

Funding for dental prosthetics for folks who have had oral cancers is vital. These types of cancers are hugely devastating and life altering.

📢 Speaker announcement - Dr Jill Bradshaw Jill's session is titled "Talking Mats in research and practice" Consultant Speech & Language Therapist; RCSLT National Clinical Adviser for Learning Disabilities; Jill founded the @talkingmats.bsky.social Research Network Book your free space now 👇👇

Today, @nihr.bsky.social announced a £157 million investment over 5 years in 10 ARCs, that will: 🔵support transformation of the health & care system 🔵tackle pressing health & social care challenges through high-quality applied research 🔵bring new treatments & technologies nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-aw...

Fantastic PhD Opportunity for SLTs and related professions interested in the development of speech sounds from infancy through early childhood

🚨 To mark #WorldHomelessDay here's the coalition RCSLT brought together last year calling for greater awareness of: 1⃣ the links between homelessness & speech, language & communication needs 2⃣ how speech & language therapy can support people experiencing homelessness ▶️ rcslt.org/wp-content/u...

Are you in Australia, aged 20-70, with an increased risk of #BreastCancer via family history, prev ADH or LCIS on biopsy, or other reasons? Hurry to your GP for referral to this FREE, TELEHEALTH service recently started by Prof Kelly Anne Phillips to discuss medical prevention. #ASBD2025

Prof Walshe was my external supervisor for my PhD. Firm and fair. She supportive afterwards and very encouraging of me. Glad to see this award launched in her memory. #ESSD2025

#ESSD2025 Keynote Lecture 4 by Ivy Cheng, PhD on "Targeted Neuromodulation for Neurogenic Dysphagia: Recent Advances". #neuromodulation #neurostimulation #PES #rTMS #tDCS #dysphagia

Refreshing and stimulating conversation with Prof. Maggie-Lee Huckabee. What a great start to #ESSD2025! #dysphagia #ESSD

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Sad to be missing #ESSD2025 this year! Looks like it will be great. Pre-congress FEES course in full swing👇

Yes I agree with this! Also important to be civil and kind even when under pressure

🚨 Check out this update on the #InvestInSLT campaign and the non-update (😔) on the SLT Action Plan. #WaitUpSLT waitupslt.blogspot.com/2025/09/miss...

🚨 RCSLT's proud to have joined the #ChildHealthWorkforceAlliance - 25 organisations seeking to build a workforce for the healthiest generation of children ever. ▶️Our briefing shows how Govt can make child health a priority in its NHS workforce plan: rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

Finished this book for book club. Not the usual sort of book I would read but I really enjoyed it. Imaginative and written in a witty engaging style..I see this author has written lots more books. Any suggestions #Booksky as which ones to read next?

Funding opportunity through the NIHR for Post-Docs 👇

🚨 Fantastic to see this quote from DfE minister @georgiagould.bsky.social on speech and language therapists breaking down communication barriers in response to a written question from David Williams MP on the RCSLT report 'A Profession Under Pressure' by @gillianrudd.bsky.social. 1/

Excellent to see another Trust with SLTs part of the Front Door Service. Great summary of a what sounds like a very successful implementation of the service 👇

Looks like it's going to be a great conference! Looking forward to learning, sharing and celebrating advances in Stroke care

Webinar on how to treat Aphasia and co-occuring Cognitive - Communication disorders after TBI. Only £5 👇

Webinars below presented by ESSD 👇 May need to be a member to register for free

For SLTs, FEES courses below 👇

5 days until submission closes! 👇

Deadline for abstracts to UK Swallow Research Conference extended to 10th Sept 👇

Job opportunity for Speech & Language Therapist working on PhEAST trial.👇CLOSING DATE 31/08/2025 jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Amazing interventions that have literally saved millions of lives 👇

Upcoming funding opportunity 👇

Join us for our 92th webinar titled, "Respiratory-Swallow Coordination and Dysphagia: Foundational Overview of Mechanisms, Assessment, and Treatment", presented by James Curtis. 📆 20.08.2025 (Wed) at 6:30pm (CEST) 🔗 form.jotform.com/252045470739... #dysphagia #respiration #swallowing #coordination

Sounds like a great intiative 👇

Tens of thousands of cornflowers in a field in Wicken. Research shows that the sight of them will help you recover from sources of stress more quickly & boost dopamine release in your brain, lifting your mood…in case you need it just now:

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Early bird prices close in one week's time! 👇

What a nail biting match last night. Well done to the Lionesses for getting through! ⚽⚽⚽

Absolutely awful 😠

Early bird rates close on 31 July for UKSF25 👇

Great opportunity for Post Doc SLT 👇

Lovely walk today. Weather warm with a light breeze.

‘My hospital notes said: estimated female’: jazz musician Gill Hicks on being caught in the 7/7 bombings

Lunch soon and then my poster 2 min presentation Saal 1 screen 3 from 15:55. Have handouts ready in case it’s not displaying well. Thanks Barts Charity for my PhD funding & my supervisors @katerinahilari.bsky.social @kellyslt.bsky.social @citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social #EACD2025

Congratulations! This is great news @madelinecruice.bsky.social

Do you remember the first time? Pulp have taken the Pyramid Stage KG

Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on. slate.com/technology/2...

Some good resources here 👇

For stroke clinicians and researchers - registration open 👇

🧠 Dementia prevention starts earlier than you think. A 2024 Lancet report urges a shift in focus: young adulthood (ages 20–39) is a critical—and overlooked—window for reducing dementia risk. 1/3

Abstract submission is OPEN for the UK Swallow Research Conference! 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/78841... Closing date for abstracts: 5th September UKSRG Conference is on 5th and 6th February 2026