SLT student @UniofReading. Former SLTA on the HASU/ASU at Wycombe Hospital, and back there whenever possible. Loving learning later in life. #probablyreading
Oxfordshire
Joined June 2024
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Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
Nice to see apprenticeship student @EmilyASLT in this quarter's @RCSLT Bulletin discussing practical examples of making medical information / procedures more accessible for people with learning disabilities. #mySLTday #SLTatBCU
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Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
Our guidance on acquired brain injury is out for consultation. We're inviting input from SLTs, relevant organizations & the public.
We want to hear from individuals w/ brain injuries & their families to ensure the guidance is comprehensive & inclusive.
rcslt.org/news/acquired-brai…
Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
If you’d like to experiment with increasing dose within your aphasia service, this practical book shares lots of ideas for holistic aphasia interventions as well as implementing an ICAP service. @JeanRutter4 @BethGooding4 @catherineoff @MadelineCruice @CathySparkes @volkmer_anna
Not due to start my new #slt job with @BHTSLT for several weeks yet. But, was invited to a work social yesterday evening and popped into the office beforehand. Saw this on the office board. Love it!#gettingexcited #feelinglucky @BucksHealthcare
Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
Interested to know more about Dyscover’s service for people with #PrimaryProgressiveAphasia? Sign up to our Virtual visitor session next Weds 7 May #languageleddementia @dyscoveraphasia DM or email me
Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
The wonderful Helen Moffatt was on @ThePianoUK yesterday evening! Helen has #PPA and wrote her composition all about how it feels to have these communication difficulties - what a ray of hope for others @RareDementia @dyscoveraphasia
Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
Did Helen’s performance move you? You can now download her original composition ‘Out of the Box’ from our online shop with all proceeds going to @RareDementia - a support service that we proudly fund 💜 shop.nationalbrainappeal.org…
"In our uniqueness, we make harmony." I've been looking out for this episode of @ThePianoUK since Helen spoke about her #PPA at the recent PPA awareness day organised by @volkmer_anna and @RosemaryTowns15. Well done Helen, you communicate with huge eloquence. @RareDementia
Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
This month I’m looking forward to running two study days:
- support, supervision and self care
- working with people with CCD across the pathway.
Email [email protected] to book your place.
Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
We are doing a survey to understand why other professionals do/don't refer people with Primary Progressive Aphasia for speech-language support
We want Drs, nurses, psychologists, social workers, OTs, PTs & any other profession.
Survey link: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form…
"Remember, your voice is you". Powerful story. Thank you @histon_mike, for sharing.
This #WorldVoiceDay, we are highlighting the impact that losing your voice has on those living with #MND.
Mike (@histon_mike) has shared his experience of voice loss, including some advice and guidance for people when talking to those who have communication difficulties.
Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
We really enjoyed this feature on @BBC Morning Live programme focusing on Parkinson's & how speech & language therapy can support those with #Parkinsons
Broadcaster Jon Stapleton & SLT Natalie Cooper discuss & explore techniques to help
Watch from 29:11 bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
Today, we spotlight the life-changing impact of speech and language therapy on people with Parkinson’s.
📄 Factsheet: rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads…
🎥 Webinar: youtu.be/kk4AMmoNGi4
#WorldParkinsonsDay #SLT
Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
I am looking forward to running this study day for SLTAs with @BCAphasia.
📢 Still places left on #BetterConversations 1 day online training for #SLTA and rehab assistants with a special interest in communication difficulties in adults - 7 May. #SLT pass it on to the assistants you work with! Booking link👇 @volkmer_anna @clairefarring20 @SusieWSLT
Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
📢 Still places left on #BetterConversations 1 day online training for #SLTA and rehab assistants with a special interest in communication difficulties in adults - 7 May. #SLT pass it on to the assistants you work with! Booking link👇 @volkmer_anna @clairefarring20 @SusieWSLT
Our #BetterConversations training for #SLTA was so popular in 2024 that we are running this 1 day course again on 7 May 2025 on zoom - book here onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/confer…
Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
Thanks to our wonderful @CityLCS and @UCL_MScSLS SLT Practice Educators who shared their time to co-create these placement activity ideas, mapped to RCSLT pre-registration EDS competencies, suitable for adult and child settings. We are delighted that this is endorsed by @RCSLT.
I got the job! From June, I will be working for the @BHTSLT Adult Community team. I loved being an #slta and a mature student, and am hugely excited to be nearing the NQP stage. Huge thanks to everyone who has helped me get this far. Dream come true! @RCSLTLearn @BucksHealthcare
Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
🚨 Proud professional body alert!
😊 @RCSLT & @dyscoveraphasia had a parliamentary event on Tuesday to raise awareness of Primary Progressive Aphasia.
😍 Huge thanks to the amazing #PPAAwareness champions @volkmer_anna & @RosemaryTowns15 for all their incredible work on it.
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Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
Very excited to be raising awareness of #PrimaryProgressiveAphasia at the highest levels today & asking MPs & peers at Westminster for their support. #PPAawareness with @volkmer_anna @helenmaguiremp @dyscoveraphasia @RCSLT
Karen Gurney slt2b retweeted
1st ep of the @ClinicUCL series out now! Hear about the lived experience of Primary Progressive Aphasia from some incredible guests & the work provided at the clinic. Plus @volkmer_anna & @RosemaryTowns15 discuss the first ever PPA Awareness Day!
Link in bio!
Issy & Nathalie x
