Does anyone know whether it is possible to flag to 999 call centre that the person making a call has communication difficulties and needs longer to explain? Q is for an AAC user (easily accessible phrase in place) but could be anyone with SLC needs. RCSLT 💙

😊 Great for RCSLT 💙 to catch-up with Jennifer Benson this morning.

🗣️ Lots of things discussed, including inclusive communication, #InclusiveParliament petition, and Motor Neurone Disease.

#SwitsRehab24 talking all things rehab with friends and colleagues at conference today

Lisa and I had a great time at the Smartbox next gen event in Leeds today, playing with the amazing new GridPad 13 - can’t wait to use it with some of our clients who love their #AAC Thanks for having us Smartboxers 😍

👋 Morning, everyone.

📋 So today's task is to get the 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣1️⃣ palindrome on Mikey's Wish's #InvestInSLT petition.

📢 So whoever you 1️⃣0️⃣7️⃣0️⃣ people are, thank you in advance!

✍️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6579…

A note on the humble digestive biscuit to say thankyou to its manufacturers for being an aphasia friendly biscuit! Lady with aphasia today couldn’t retrieve the word for her shopping list, but knew exactly where to find it! #digestive #aphasiafriendly #mySLTday 😋🍪😀

Can you help Jack? He's looking for a male Brummie aged between 18-30 to share their voice so he can say 'I do' on his wedding day. ⤵️

Join us on 26/3 for our first #MND Community of Practice Information and Knowledge Exchange of 2024. These events are for members to come together and explore a topic. This session's topic is: Through thick and thin - Managing saliva.
mndassociation.org/professionals/…

Received these beautiful flowers from a patient this morning- absolutely made #mySLTday 😊💙

📢Calling all friends and family members of people living with MND who are providing, or have provided, informal care.

We need your help to understand what makes it difficult for 'informal carers' to access help so we can find better ways of offering it.

Great to see Steph's Packed Lunch promoting voice banking and AAC again Richard Cottingham #avoiceforrichie - well done to Rob and Lindsey for being amazing as always 💙

We have added some new recipes from our 2023 3rd Year Curtin Speech Pathology Students to our IDDSI recipe page. Feel free to share with those who have dysphagia and their families express.adobe.com/page/AzJnmNfYU… #AdobeExpress via Adobe Express

It’s such a pleasure to be part of Wes’s support crew - Wesley Trowell you’re a star 🌟

This is always a great event - don’t miss it!

We are recruiting for an experienced Neuro OT. The position will be at our Outpatient Intensive Rehab Centre, Morley, Leeds, but will support the wider team at the other clinics. There will be cross-site travel & opportunity to see clients in the community
motionrehab.co.uk/vacancies/

Reflecting on a day filled with innovative practice and shared with colleagues from across the public, private and voluntary health sectors demonstrating collaboration at every turn.

#collaboration #innovation #sjpcpd23 #learning #neurologicalconditions #rehabilitation #support

Let’s hear it for today’s speakers! 👏🏻👏🏻We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our speakers who have delivered engaging presentations today.
Sarah Daniel
Rachael Chamberlain
Alexandra Finlay
Ramesh Munjal
Michelle Kudhail
Jennifer Benson
Jennifer Kuehnle (cont’d)

Busy day today at the SJP Law study day, exhibiting and also presenting on #cognitivecommunicationdisorder in #braininjury #mySLTday please come and say hi 👋

MOTIONrehab have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapy/Rehab Assistant at MOTIONrehab Hull.
This role would suit an individual with previous experience working with Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists.
For more info: motionrehab.co.uk/vacancies/
Closing date 29/11/2023

If you’re experiencing changes with swallowing, eating and drinking due to #MND , then we have information sheets available to help advise on swallowing difficulties and tube feeding.

Visit our website - mndassociation.org/eating

Supporting Malnutrition Awareness Week #UKMAW2023