To support #learningdisabilityweek we’re sharing tips on how best to communicate with people who have a learning disability. ‘Talk to me like I’m an adult’ is Jodie’s advice. #reasonableadjustments #communication #LDWeek22 Mencap

Yay well done annadukes_slt 😊🎉

It's time to renew for all #HCPCregistered clinical scientists, prosthetists/orthotists, & speech & language therapists! Log into your online account by latest 30 September 2023 and complete your renewal. Here's a step by step guide on how to do it ➡️ hcpc-uk.org/how-to-renew

#Oliverscampaign Fantastic news We need just 500 more signatures to get The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training for Education Staff to 30 000 Please keep signing & sharing petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6390…

It’s hard to imagine the NHS without the speech and language therapists who may work in hospitals, schools, nursing homes or community teams and could be experts on mental health, autism, dysphagia and communication difficulties. #NHS75 #NHSbirthday #slt WeAHPs 💙 @WeSpeechies

My lovely team 😊

How to sell using a Talking Mat to a patient your working with: use Disney characters 😂😊 #mysltday #slt #talkingmats

Happy Friday! 🍷☀️

Today the RRN launched a new #PsychologicalRestraint resource toolkit. The resources aim to support practitioners to understand psychological restraint and provide tools to help services reduce its use. You can download and view the resources at bit.ly/RRNPsychRes

Can’t believe it’s was 8 years ago today that I graduated with a bsc in speech and language sciences 😱. Still love this photo of me, Beth and Beth ❤️(because heaven forbid I made friends on the course who didn’t share my name 🤣!)

Today, the HCPC's updated standards of proficiency come into effect. The changes have been made after extensive consultation, to enhance the current standards and reflect the reality of practising in today’s healthcare landscape. #myHCPCstandards hcpc-uk.org/news-and-event…

Bought my little boy the talking flash cards that are popular on TikTok. Safe to say they’ve covered the essentials 🤣🍷.

Amazing 3 day a week, band 7 Speech and Language therapist opportunity in South Derbyshire (our team work very closely with them). Come and join us in lovely Derbyshire. nhsjobs.com/job/UK/Derbysh… #DcHFT #SLT #band7 #SLTjob #TeamDerbyshire #DCHS

Well deserved Natalie Butler 😊🎉

I AM A VERY HAPPY GAL THIS EVENING! 🎉 She’s done! #maryseacoleprogramme

The best start to the week! 🎉 #maryseacoleprogramme

Petition: Increase investment in Speech and Language Therapy. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6579…

Had a lovely morning celebrating passing the Mary Seacole Programme 🎉. Finally got my badge!

Making the most of the sunshine 🌞 cracking through admin in the garden with my admin assistant 🐈‍⬛.

Always nice to have positive feedback from students coming into the service. She told us today that this has been the placement where she has learnt the most so far so that was really positive to hear that we are getting our placements right 👍🏻. #mysltday