Stroke can strike at anytime and is often a huge shock. For the loved ones of the 1 in 3 people who don't survive and the survivors who grieve for their life before stroke - stroke is devastating. For #GriefAwarenessWeek here are some reminders:

#RelationalLeadership 🙏 Thank you Brigid Russell for leading our 2nd group of AHPs in on this personal development #listening #curiosity #Conversion #collaboration Amazing group of staff from across al levels to share this with Georgie Garrick jennifer clydesdale Alistair Reid

Just discovered the Modern Cookie Theft picture! This will definite become a core component of my clinical tool box & take the place of the old version thanks Voss Neal Clinical Aphasiology Conference For anyone looking for the modern cookie theft see: europepmc.org/article/pmc/pm…

Congratulations to the SLP students and professionals that attended our September Virtual Live #LSVTLOUD Training & Certification Course! We are excited to see the positive impact you will have on your patient's lives as you deliver LSVT LOUD treatment!

1/ Formal assessments can feel stressful for people with #aphasia and can be their lasting memory of SLT. Yr 3 students speech and language today tested each other on language subtests and reflected on how it felt.

Our next study ½ day: "Working with People with Severe Aphasia". Theoretical knowledge and practical ideas for assessment, treatment planning and delivery from Dr Sharon Adjei-Nicol. 6th March 1.30-4.30 via Zoom. £10. More details and to register visit: tinyurl.com/yvk5hbn

Kicking off #SwallowAware2024 in style! Come and meet the SLT team in South Ayrshire (UHA Education Centre & Biggart Hospital main reception) to learn about dysphagia and grab some goodies.

Having a chat with our unexpected hospital visitor about #SwallowAware2024 #Dysphagia

A big topic of conversation at our Swallowing Awareness Day information stand was promoting the importance of mouth care in dysphagia management! MouthCareMatters is about to get an influx of new trainees 👋🏻 #SwallowAware2024 #Dysphagia #mouthcarematters

aphasiatherapyfinder.com contains evidence summaries, resources, how-to videos and more for 25 evidence-based #aphasia treatments. Registration is free. An essential item in the aphasia clinician's toolkit. Please share far and wide!