Speech & Language Therapist @CityLCS @STARs_CityUni. Interested in #communication and #wellbeing in #olderadults. All views my own.
London, England
Joined July 2019
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I am really looking forward to recruiting to this post. The successful person will have lived experience of brain injury and work on a project to develop and deliver member-led training. We can work together to make sure you have the support you need for this exciting role.
📣 Do you have lived experience of #acquiredbraininjury?
Would you like to facilitate training sessions to raise awareness of brain injury?
This role might be for you!
We are looking for a Peer Training Lead. 👇
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📢NEW JOB ALERT
Come and work at @CityLCS in the @LabAphasia
The @LUNA_Aphasia team are looking for a clinical analyst. Would suit an #SLT with an interesting in linguistics and discourse
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💬 Calling all #SLTs 🗣
Do you work with a #youngpersonwhostammers?
Would they like some more support with their speech?
@CityUniLondon is offering #weekly #speechtherapy sessions for 18-25 year olds in person or online from October to April
#SLpeeps #stammering #youngadults
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We are reviewing the RCSLT guidance and recommendations for practice-based learning and are currently recruiting to the core working group. If you are interested in being involved in this project, please complete the online application form by tomorrow. 🔗rcslt.info/placements-review
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Do you know any adults (>18yrs) with #DLD who might be interested in volunteering for research?
We are exploring the experiences of data visualisations for people with language difficulties but struggling to meet our target number for this group
Please share!
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I am immensely proud that the NHS I work in is one of the most multi-ethnic and diverse organisations in the world.
NHS colleagues and emergency workers from many countries and faiths work around the clock to serve every UK community. You have my utmost appreciation and respect.
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#SLPeeps please consider and share!
📢UK pre-school SLT with (min) 5 years experience?
📢Interested in DLD+SSD?
📢 Try to keep up to date with the latest evidence?
Unique opportunity to agree the content for a new intervention!
Further info and registration below ⬇️
cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.c…
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Here are 7 things people with #aphasia/ family member told us healthcare staff did that supported their psychological wellbeing:
1. Listened to the ups and downs
2. Kindness and patience
3: Noticed family members too
4: Chatted to patients as people
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Film 3: Psychological care after a stroke and aphasia: what we can all do to help
bit.ly/aphasiacare
18 min video for healthcare staff to raise awareness of what we can all do to support the wellbeing of ppl w aphasia; made with ppl with #aphasia and a family member.
4/14
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Film 2: "A family member’s perspective on humanising stroke care"
bit.ly/aphasiafamily
Paula talks about the value of asking family members how they are, the impact of feeling told off by healthcare staff, the strain on the whole family, and holding on to hope.
4 mins
3/14
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Film 1: "Psychological journeys after stroke & aphasia"
bit.ly/aphasiajourney
Jo & Michael share the story of their strokes, interactions with healthcare staff which supported/hindered their emotional wellbeing & finding ways to live well after the stroke.
7 mins
2/14
Lydia Davis retweeted
Our second STARs research paper is now freely available!🎉✨
We investigated the practice patterns & views of #SLTs & #activitiesstaff in UK #carehomes in relation to residents' #communication needs
@CityLCS @LucyDipper @MadelineCruice @botting_nikki @ijlcd @RCSLTResearch 💫
✨New paper✨ from @LydiaETDavis & colleagues identifies the need for communication support in care homes
Methods: x2 surveys were carried out with SLTs & Care Home Activities Staff
Results: 116 SLTs & 29 activities staff responded. Most SLT referrals were for swallowing..
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Lydia Davis retweeted
✨New paper✨ from @LydiaETDavis & colleagues identifies the need for communication support in care homes
Methods: x2 surveys were carried out with SLTs & Care Home Activities Staff
Results: 116 SLTs & 29 activities staff responded. Most SLT referrals were for swallowing..
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Really excited to lead on this study. If you are a #SLT in the UK interested in learning more and contributing, please add on twitter and/or subscribe to the web page to learn more blogs.city.ac.uk/TANGO
Today the website goes ***LIVE***
Log onto the blogs.city.ac.uk/tango/ and subscribe for all the latest news & updates. More to follow in the coming months.
Exploring communication partner training for people with #braininjury over the next few years with a @NIHRresearch grant
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To all #SLTs working with older adults and dementia - some great research going on into hydration in older adults. Fascinating and made me think about differently about my clinical recommendations & personal drinking habits! @DementiaSLT @dementiaSLTs @PalCareCEN @UCLLangCog
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Bring your dog to placement week 😊.
@CityLCS @CityUniHealth student speech and language therapist Hannah has brought the adorable Dora into the care home today to meet the residents.
Lydia Davis retweeted
Bring your dog to placement week 😊.
@CityLCS @CityUniHealth student speech and language therapist Hannah has brought the adorable Dora into the care home today to meet the residents.
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Crocheted canopy for shade in public space, created by 40 local women of Cartaya, Spain #WomensArt
#heatwave
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Reflecting on our student ICAP @clairefarring20 so far. It doesn't need to be perfect to be wonderful. Clients making meaningful changes and we are blown away by the skills and motivation of our students @CityLCS @ICAPcommunity
