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RCSLT CHIEF EXEC VISITS COMPLEX NEEDS HUB

RCSLT CHIEF EXEC VISITS COMPLEX NEEDS HUB

by | Apr 12, 2024 | News

Steve Jamieson is the new CEO of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists, and he has made it very clear that he wants to learn about the range and depth of work that we do across all clinical groups and ages. This week St Cuthbert’s Catholic...
Two million children need speech and language therapy

Two million children need speech and language therapy

by | Jan 30, 2024 | News

Congratulations to the Sunday Times for kicking off the New Year with a lengthy and hard-hitting article about the huge numbers of children in need of speech and language therapy and, of course, the lack of provision within the NHS. Make no mistake however: finding an...
The struggle to get help from speech and language therapy

The struggle to get help from speech and language therapy

by | Dec 14, 2023 | News

Firstly, let’s think about the unmet need in terms of children and young people. Those who do meet the criteria can find themselves waiting months and months for an appointment after which many will be discharged with advice.  But what about those who don’t meet the...
Unmet need: what, as a profession, can we do?

Unmet need: what, as a profession, can we do?

by | Dec 13, 2023 | News

I work with children and adults, as both an independent practitioner and a member of my local NHS team. I am asked for help on a regular basis by either individuals or someone else on their behalf.    Here are some recent examples. As an Independent Practitioner Young...
Verbal Dyspraxia – raising awareness

Verbal Dyspraxia – raising awareness

by | Nov 2, 2023 | News

In a rare and valuable opportunity Speech and language therapist Kate Powell is invited to Westminster to help put the case for more and better provision for children with SLCN. Kate works part time for the NHS and part-time with Soundswell.  She is the mother of a 9...
How do we know we are making a difference?

How do we know we are making a difference?

by | Aug 16, 2022 | News

The Spring Soundswell CPD day was a stimulating and enjoyable event – with lots of opportunities to catch up with friends and colleagues, meet new members and listen to exciting and innovative ways the team are delivering services in a range of settings both in...