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This is the official podcast of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists - RCSLT. We were established on 6 January 1945 to promote the art and science of speech and language therapy – the care for individuals with communication, swallowing, eating and drinking difficulties. We are the professional body for speech and language therapists in the UK; providing leadership and setting professional standards. We facilitate and promote research into the field of speech and language therapy, promote better education and training of speech and language therapists and provide information for our members and the public about speech and language therapy.
Episódios 161
RCSLT news October 2026: value of outcomes data, ALN in Wales, oracy, mental health and more
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month we are joined by RCSLT colleagues Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Kathryn Moyse, Outcomes and informatics …
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In our update this month we are joined by RCSLT colleagues Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Kathryn Moyse, Outcomes and informatics manager.
We cover:- RCSLT's online outcomes tool, 'the ROOT': what it is, what it does and how we can use the data to show what works.
- Fonagy review into mental health: https://www.rcslt.org/news/response-to-independent-review-of-mental-health-adhd-and-autism-in-england/
- Oracy in the curriculum.
- Baroness Campbell delivering a speech in the Houses of Parliament, using AAC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c6rmy3l1mkxdo
- Wales Additional Learning Needs agreement.
- AHP leadership calls: https://www.rcslt.org/news/allied-health-professionals-federation-calls-for-stronger-ahp-leadership-in-nhs-reform/
- FASD: https://www.rcslt.org/news/highlighting-the-speech-language-and-communication-needs-of-people-with-fasd/
- DLD and AHP awareness days: https://www.rcslt.org/news/marking-dld-awareness-day-2026/
- AI working group.
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
IJLCD - A systematic review of language and communication intervention research delivered in groups to older adults living in care homes
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In this episode we chat with Professor Lucy Dipper and Lydia Davis, two of the authors of the paper 'A systematic review of language and communication …
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In this episode we chat with Professor Lucy Dipper and Lydia Davis, two of the authors of the paper 'A systematic review of language and communication intervention research delivered in groups to older adults living in care homes'
Older adults in care homes may experience reduced communication skills and fewer opportunities for interaction and this can negatively affect their wellbeing. There has been limited research looking into the benefits of group-based language and communication activities in care home settings. The authors set out to evaluate the evidence for such interventions, explore their effects on communication, language and social interaction, and identify the behavioural mechanisms that may underpin any benefits.
About the authors:
Professor Lucy Dipper is Professor of Clinical Linguistics at City St Georges University London University. She works in the field of Speech and Language Therapy, exploring the best ways to assess and remediate communication disorders.
Lydia Davis is a Clinical Academic Speech and Language Therapist, also working at City St Georges. Lydia is Interested in exploring and supporting the communication experiences of older adults in healthcare settings.The two papers discussed here are:
1. ‘Communication support in care homes for older adults: Views and reported practices of speech and language therapists and care home activities staff in the UK' https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1460-6984.130102. 'A systematic review of language and communication intervention research delivered in groups to older adults living in care homes' https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/ftr/10.1111/1460-6984.12679
Further information:
STARs project: https://blogs.city.ac.uk/stars-blog/Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
RCSLT news September 2026: Experts at Hand, Programmes of government in Scotland and Wales, Health Bill, new interpreters guidance, plus NIHR funding
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In our update this month we are joined by RCSLT colleagues Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Caroline Wright, Senior Policy Manager, Children and Young People.
We cover:- The Experts at Hand Programme. https://www.rcslt.org/news/new-guidance-on-developing-the-experts-at-hand-offer/. Please get in touch with Caroline if you are interested in this work by contacting us on [email protected]
- RCSLT budget asks: https://www.rcslt.org/news/call-on-the-prime-minister-to-make-speech-and-language-therapy-a-budget-priority/
- Scottish programme for government.
- Health Bill and the Lords.
- Welsh programme for government.
- Updated guidance on working with interpreters: https://www.rcslt.org/news/updated-working-with-interpreters-guidance-published/
- NIHR funding calls https://www.rcslt.org/news/new-funding-for-research-into-speech-and-language-therapy-topics/
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
IJLCD - Meta-analysis reveals low language capacity in childhood is associated with mental health problems in adulthood
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In this episode we welcome Dr Jarrad Lum, Associate Professor, Cognitive Neuroscience and Shelby Lim, Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) Candidate, both of Deakin …
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In this episode we welcome Dr Jarrad Lum, Associate Professor, Cognitive Neuroscience and Shelby Lim, Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) Candidate, both of Deakin University, Australia, to discuss their paper 'Meta-analysis reveals low language capacity in childhood is associated with mental health problems in adulthood’
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1460-6984.13125The research builds upon previous studies which showed that children and adolescents with speech, language and communication issues are at increased risk of anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties. This study shows that those children carry a higher risk of broader mental health challenges into adulthood than those without such a history. The paper looks at the implications for practice for professionals working in learning, education, health and social care.
Note: In the podcast we talk about the need for screeners for speech, language and communication needs. As far as we are aware there is not anything out there for screening for broad SLN issues as the screeners that are available are for specific conditions. However, speech and language therapists will tend to develop screening tools for their mental health colleagues as part of their responsibility for raising awareness of/identifying Speech, Language and Communication Needs among the population they are working with.
Listeners may also find it useful to take a look at the Communication Access training which was set up by RCSLT and partners: https://communication-access.co.uk/ and Understanding communication difficulties in the justice system core modules https://www.rcsltcpd.org.uk/courses/understanding-communication-difficulties-in-the-justice-system-core-modules/
The paper is:
'Meta-analysis reveals low language capacity in childhood is associated with mental health problems in adulthood’
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1460-6984.13125’Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
RCSLT news August 2026: Invest in SLT campaign; exams access; AHP strategy England; HSSIB community enquiry; mental health in NI; and much more
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs.We cover:Update on 'Invest in SLT' letter to new PM, Andy …
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In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs.
We cover:- Update on 'Invest in SLT' letter to new PM, Andy Burnham: https://www.rcslt.org/news/invest-in-slt-campaign-urges-prime-minister-to-improve-speech-and-language-therapy-access/
- CAHPO England awards shortlist features several speech and language therapists.
- New CAPHOs appointed n Wales and Scotland.
- Northern Ireland Code of Practice to the Mental Health (NI) order.
- Accessible exams work out of Northern Ireland - but applicable across UK.
- HSSIB community inquiry.
- Social and palliative care aims of new PM.
- NDCS children's deafness services report.
- APPG on neighbourhood health: https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-07-02-all-party-parliamentary-group-ahps-launches-inquiry-neighbourhood-health
- Help shape AHP strategy in England: national survey and webinar: https://www.rcslt.org/events/join-the-slt-conversation-influencing-the-future-ahp-strategy/
- and much more!
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
IJLCD - Healthcare professionals' experiences and opinions of above cuff vocalisation
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In this episode we chat with Dr Claire Mills about her PhD paper 'Worth a try or a last resort …
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In this episode we chat with Dr Claire Mills about her PhD paper 'Worth a try or a last resort: Healthcare professionals’ experiences and opinions of above cuff vocalisation'.
Above Cuff Vocalisation (ACV) is a technique that allows patients with a cuffed tracheostomy tube to speak. A recent systematic review highlighted the limited evidence available for the acceptability, effectiveness, safety or optimal implementation of ACV.
Dr Mills set out to explore the experience of healthcare professionals (HCPs) using ACV and their perceptions of best practice.
Dr Mills is Adult Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist—specialising in critical care—at the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London.
The paper is:
Worth a try or a last resort: Healthcare professionals’ experiences and opinions of above cuff vocalisation’ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1460-6984.12970
Funding:
This research was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) as part of an HEE/NIHR ICA Programme. Claire Mills was funded by an NIHR Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship (ICA-CDRF-2017-03-036). Claire is now funded by an NIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship (NIHR507322). The views expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.Further information:
- Download your copy of the ACV Safety Guidance: https://www.atosmedical.co.uk/blog-and-news/above-cuff-vocalisation-acv-safety-guidelines
- Evidence for Above Cuff Vocalization in Patients with a Tracheostomy: A Systematic Review: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/lary.29591
- Survey of Healthcare Professionals: https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(21)01426-X/fulltext
- Health Economic Evaluation: https://journals.lww.com/ccejournal/fulltext/2025/12000/an_early_stage_decision_analytic_health_economic.12.aspx
- Mathematical modelling of airflow in the subglottic space during ACV: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00134-025-08005-w
- Troubleshooting above cuff vocalisation: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00134-024-07779-9
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
RCSLT news July 2026: New PM and ministers; Experts at hand in England; funding in Wales; NHS AHP strategy and more
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs.We cover:New PM and what this might mean for health and social care …
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In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs.
We cover:- New PM and what this might mean for health and social care. Plus Andy Burnham's previous pledge to the Mikey's Wish 'Invest in SLT' campaign: https://www.rcslt.org/news/invest-in-slt-campaign-letter-delivered-to-downing-street/
- An update on the 'Experts at Hand' programme for SEND in schools in England. https://www.rcslt.org/news/new-guidance-on-developing-the-experts-at-hand-offer/
- Modern Service Frameworks: https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/RCSLT-response-to-the-Cardiovascular-Disease-Modern-Services-Framework-July-2026.pdf
- Update on Welsh government funding for ALN.
- NHS AHP strategy - get involved! https://www.rcslt.org/events/join-the-slt-conversation-influencing-the-future-ahp-strategy/
- APPG on neighbourhood health: https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-07-02-all-party-parliamentary-group-ahps-launches-inquiry-neighbourhood-health
- and much more!
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
RCSLT news June 2026: resignation of PM; King's birthday honours; SEN reform NI; funding in Wales; Health Bill in England and more
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs.We cover:Resignation of Sir Keir Starmer and what it might mean for …
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In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs.
We cover:- Resignation of Sir Keir Starmer and what it might mean for health and social care.
- Good news in the King's birthday honours: https://www.rcslt.org/news/speech-and-language-therapy-recognised-in-kings-birthday-honours/
- Updates from Northern Ireland including election prep, SEN reform and new guidance, DLD exam work and Voicebox competition: https://www.rcslt.org/news/young-voices-bring-big-laughs-at-voicebox-final-northern-ireland/
- £145million extra funding in Wales, but large challenges.
- Update on Experts at Hand in England.
- Health Bill.
- and much more!
About our sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Zanda. Zanda combines all your admin, billing, scheduling, and communication needs into one easy-to-use platform built specifically for health practitioners. It supports SLTs to simplify practice management, from online bookings and automated reminders to secure notes, AI, invoicing, and payments, all in one connected system. Zanda helps you stay organised, improve cash flow, and create a smooth client experience from first appointment to final payment.
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
IJLCD: Speech sound error patterns may signal language disorder in Swedish preschool children with autism
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In this podcast we chat with Carmela Miniscalo and Anna-Clara Reinholdson about their research which looks at speech sound ability in relation to language …
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In this podcast we chat with Carmela Miniscalo and Anna-Clara Reinholdson about their research which looks at speech sound ability in relation to language ability and non-verbal ability in Swedish pre-school children with ASD.
The paper is:
Miniscalco, C., Reinholdson, A.-C., Gillberg, C. & Johnels, J.A. (2024) Speech sound error patterns may signal language disorder in Swedish preschool children with autism. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 59, 2516–2527. https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.13099
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
RCSLT news May 2026: impact of election results in Wales, Scotland and England; plus State of the Nation report in Wales and AHPs debate in Parliament
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Dr Caroline Walters, External Affairs Manager for Wales and Glenn …
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In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Dr Caroline Walters, External Affairs Manager for Wales and Glenn Carter, Head of Scotland Office..
We cover:- Election results in Wales and how we will work with the new government there.
- Wales State of the Nation report 2026: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-wales-launch-2026-state-of-the-nation-report/
- Election results in Scotland and how we influenced the manifestos. (See Scotland manifesto asks: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-scotland-publishes-key-manifesto-asks-ahead-of-2026-elections/)
- Expected or hoped for impact on speech and language therapy.
- The political backdrop in England and Wes Streeting's resignation.
- Bills in the King's speech.
- AHP debate in Parliament.
About our sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Zanda. Zanda combines all your admin, billing, scheduling, and communication needs into one easy-to-use platform built specifically for health practitioners. It supports SLTs to simplify practice management, from online bookings and automated reminders to secure notes, AI, invoicing, and payments, all in one connected system. Zanda helps you stay organised, improve cash flow, and create a smooth client experience from first appointment to final payment.
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
RCSLT April 2026 news: research opportunities at RCSLT; Invest in SLT; SEND; NHSE workforce plan: Welsh manifestos and more
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Amit Kulkarni, Head of Research and Outcomes.We cover:Research …
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In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Amit Kulkarni, Head of Research and Outcomes.
We cover:- Research Champions Professional Network https://www.rcslt.org/members/research/research-networks/#section-2
- Relaunch of registration for Clinical Academic Mentors scheme https://www.rcslt.org/members/research/research-networks/#section-3
- Link between research and outcomes and decision making
- Update on Invest in SLT campaign: https://www.rcslt.org/news/invest-in-slt-campaign-letter-delivered-to-downing-street/
- NHSE Workforce plan – advance tests
- SEND consultation https://www.rcslt.org/news/send-reforms-share-your-views/, EAH detail on ICB roles, and Parliamentary debate (plus PPA and AHPs)
- Welsh manifestos
- Help us build our next strategy: https://www.rcslt.org/news/help-us-build-our-next-strategy/
- RCSLT Research strat plan listening events:
Listening event 13 May: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7450576966879117313/?viewAsMember=true
Listening event 18 May: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7450581649479880705/?viewAsMember=true - Podcast for World Voice Day: https://www.rcslt.org/news/new-podcast-highlights-the-importance-of-voice/
About our sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Zanda. Zanda combines all your admin, billing, scheduling, and communication needs into one easy-to-use platform built specifically for health practitioners. It supports SLTs to simplify practice management, from online bookings and automated reminders to secure notes, AI, invoicing, and payments, all in one connected system. Zanda helps you stay organised, improve cash flow, and create a smooth client experience from first appointment to final payment.
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
World Voice Day personal stories: RCSLT President Nick Hewer meets Margaret and Jono, two remarkable people with voice difficulties
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.World Voice Day podcast notes For World Voice Day 2026 RCSLT President Nick Hewer met with two people with voice difficulties, Margaret Stoddart and Jono Organ …
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World Voice Day podcast notes
For World Voice Day 2026 RCSLT President Nick Hewer met with two people with voice difficulties, Margaret Stoddart and Jono Organ. They chat about their voice conditions, the difficulties they have faced, how speech and language therapy has supported them and what life is like now.
About the speakers:
Margaret
Elvis Presley fan, registered nurse and grandmother of six, Margaret Stoddart works as cath lab coordinator in the Cardiology department of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. For the past six years she’s experienced a voice disorder called Muscle Tension Dysphonia and Spasmodic Dysphonia.
Margaret is area contact leader for Dysphonia International, an organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions through research, education, awareness, and support. She also hosts her own podcast ‘My Voice, My Way.'Jono
Jono Organ is married with four children and 11 grandchildren, a self-employed health and safety consultant and trainer, working in the construction industry. He used to enjoy cycling and running before being diagnosed with head and neck cancer. Since his laryngectomy operation in 2023, he’s shifted his focus to awareness raising.
Jono is a governor for the Royal Marsden hospital and sits on panels there, as well as at Great Ormond street Hospital. He is an ambassador to The Throat cancer foundation and also Oracle head and neck UK. In January this year he also set up a laryngectomy support group charity, ‘Life After Lary’.
Nick Hewer:
Nick Hewer, former presenter of iconic television programme Countdown, holds the role of RCSLT President. He is passionate about raising awareness of communication and swallowing difficulties, and helps to promote the message of the RCSLT to the general public. His ongoing work with the RCSLT has earned him an honorary degree from Plymouth Marjon University.
Nick is also a published author, and he has previously worked as a public relations consultant and as Lord Sugar’s right-hand-man on The Apprentice. He is also patron for several charities, including Fairtrade, Hope and Homes for Children, Pancreatic Cancer Action and Street Child Sierra Leone.
Useful links:
- Find out more about World Voice Day 2026, which takes place on April 16: https://worldvoiceday.org/
- ‘My Voice, My Way’ podcast hosted by Margaret: https://myvoicemyway.buzzsprout.com/
- ‘Life After Lary’: https://www.lifeafterlary.co.uk/news/2942375_new-uk-charity-dedicated-to-supporting-people-after-laryngectomy
- What is the RCSLT? https://www.rcslt.org/about-us/
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
IJLCD - UK speech and language therapists' assessment of children's expressive language, and how this reflects the CATALISE statements on DLD
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In this podcast we chat with Hannah Waine and Sally Bates about their research which looks at how UK speech and language therapists assess children’s expressive …
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In this podcast we chat with Hannah Waine and Sally Bates about their research which looks at how UK speech and language therapists assess children’s expressive language, in particular looking at whether their practices reflect recommendations from the CATALISE consensus statements (published 2016/17). (CATALISE redefined Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and emphasised the importance of assessing functional impairment and real‑life impact, not just test scores.)
The paper is:
UK speech and language therapists’ assessment of children's expressive language, and functional impairment and impact, following the CATALISE publicationshttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1460-6984.12883
Hannah Waine, Sally Bates, Pauline Frizelle, Tomasina M. Oh
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
RCSLT March News 2026: State of the Nation report from Wales; SEN and SEND news, assisted dying and more
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In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Pippa Cotterill, Head of Wales office at the RCSLT and they cover:
- Second State of the Nation report from Wales - giving an update on what's changed since last year's report.
- Welsh elections.
- Westminster event on Primary Progressive Aphasia: https://www.rcslt.org/news/invite-your-mp-to-attend-primary-progressive-aphasia-parliamentary-event/
- Update on SEND reforms in England.
- Update on Assisted Dying in Scotland.
- SEN classes in Northern Ireland.
- and more!
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
RCSLT February news 2026: Schools white paper; Scottish election asks; Swallowing Awareness day and other events; letter to Wes Streeting & more
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers: Schools white paper in England and SEND provision- what we know …
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In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers:
- Schools white paper in England and SEND provision- what we know so far.
- Scottish election manifesto asks: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-scotland-publishes-key-manifesto-asks-ahead-of-2026-elections/
- UK wide report on DLD in exams: New report calls for exam reform to support students with Developmental Language Disorder | RCSLT
- Voicebox competition launches in Northern Ireland: VoiceBox competition launches across Northern Ireland | RCSLT
- Swallowing Awareness Day 18 March https://www.rcslt.org/news/get-involved-in-swallowing-awareness-day-2026/
- Westminster event on Primary Progressive Aphasia: https://www.rcslt.org/news/invite-your-mp-to-attend-primary-progressive-aphasia-parliamentary-event/
- Response to cancer strategy.
- Letter from AHPs to Wes Streeting: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-joins-professional-bodies-calling-for-government-action-on-ahps/
- RCSLT workforce survey – call for responses to help us build the evidence base on vacancies and retention: https://www.rcslt.org/news/complete-the-2026-workforce-survey/.
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
RCSLT news January 2026: looking ahead; workforce survey; and news from around the UK
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers: Looking ahead – events on the horizon for 2026 including …
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In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers:
- Looking ahead – events on the horizon for 2026 including Scottish and Welsh elections, the NHSE workforce plan and other focus areas and SEND reform in England.
- RCSLT workforce survey – call for responses to help us build the evidence base on vacancies and retention: https://www.rcslt.org/news/complete-the-2026-workforce-survey/.
- First 1,000 days report including evidence from speech and language therapy https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/81/health-and-social-care-committee/news/211450/boost-infants-life-chances-with-more-family-hubs-health-visitors-and-new-vaccines-strategy-mps-tell-govt/.
- Response to Freedom from Violence and abuse strategy: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-warns-new-freedom-from-violence-and-abuse-strategy-fails-to-address-communication-barriers/
- Call to fill vacancy of the Welsh Chief Allied Health Professions Officer in the Senedd.
- Update on assisted dying from Jersey, Scotland and the UK.
- The Mental Health Act receives royal assent in England: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mental-health-bill-receives-royal-assent-revolutionising-care.
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
RCSLT news Dec 2025: review of the year; lots in Scotland; head and neck cancer; House of Lords committee on Autism Act and more
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers:Big news from 2025, including RCSLT successes such as the Invest …
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In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers:
- Big news from 2025, including RCSLT successes such as the Invest in SLT debate, Voicebox competition in Scotland, Language Launchpad and launch of AHPF Cymru in Wales; the budget in England.
- Lots happening in Scotland around children and young people. RCSLT particularly welcomes the 'Early years speech, language and communication action plan': https://www.gov.scot/publications/speech-language-communication-action-plan/
- Best Start Family Hubs in England to be a one-stop shop for parents of children with SEND.
- Publication of the 'Getting it right first time' head and neck cancer report: https://gettingitrightfirsttime.co.uk/medical_specialties/head-and-neck-cancer/
- The House of Lords committee on the Autism Act has highlighted speech, language, and communication, the role of speech and language therapy, and the barriers too many autistic people, of all ages, and their families face accessing it, across education, employment, health, justice, and social care
- The Office of the Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (CAHPO) at NHS England has commissioned NHS Elect to co-produce a Transformation Toolkit for NHS community speech and language therapy services for children and young people https://www.rcslt.org/news/toolkit-to-support-nhs-services-to-reduce-waiting-times-for-children-and-young-people/
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
IJLCD - Six questions, eight years later: identifying early predictors of language development
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In this podcast we chat with Loretta Gasparini about the research she led on finding a robust predictor tool for persistent language disorders. The aim of this …
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In this podcast we chat with Loretta Gasparini about the research she led on finding a robust predictor tool for persistent language disorders. The aim of this research is to identify young children who are likely to have persisting language difficulties, so that we can recruit them into research, build a strong evidence base and ultimately support them to thrive.
The paper is:
Identifying early language predictors: A replication of Gasparini et al. (2023) confirming applicability in a general population. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1460-6984.13086
Loretta Gasparini, Daisy A. Shepherd, Jing Wang, Melissa Wake, Angela T. MorganThis paper was awarded the International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders 2024 Editors' Prize.
GITHUB LINK:
https://github.com/lottiegasp/languagepredictions
DEMONSTRATOR LINK:
https://storage.googleapis.com/rcslt/Index.html
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RCSLT News November 2025: NHS news, oracy, waiting times, Scottish Advanced Practice guidance for AHPs, assistive dying and more
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers:Update on the NHS in England.Curriculum review - our definition …
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In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers:
- Update on the NHS in England.
- Curriculum review - our definition of oracy adopted and evidence based approach on adaptation for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-response-to-the-curriculum-review-final-report/ - Engagement with the Chief Medical Officer, Sir Chris Whitty, on the report on the Health of people in prison, and in the secure NHS estate in England.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-health-of-people-in-prison-on-probation-and-in-the-secure-nhs-estate-in-england - RCSLT response to NICE guideline on rehabitation for chronic neurological disorders including acquired brain injury.
https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-responds-to-new-nice-guideline/ - Adult waiting times.
- Scottish advanced practice guidance for AHPs https://www.gov.scot/publications/transforming-roles-paper-6-allied-health-professions-advanced-practice/pages/1/.
- Invest in SLT update.
- Care home statement: https://www.rcslt.org/news/new-statement-on-the-role-of-slts-in-care-homes/
- Assisted dying in Jersey.
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board celebrates RCSLT 80th year.
- RCSLT conference 26-27 November - tickets still available.
https://www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-conference-2025/
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This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.
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Awake craniotomy: speech and language therapists at the cutting edge
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.Join us as we uncover the fascinating role of speech and language therapists working in awake craniotomy. We go to Birmingham to meet SLT Georgie Harrington and …
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Join us as we uncover the fascinating role of speech and language therapists working in awake craniotomy. We go to Birmingham to meet SLT Georgie Harrington and Mr Ismail Ughratdar, Consultant neurosurgeon to find out how they work as part of a team. Donald Innes, an expert by experience, who has had two awake craniotomies, shares his story and thoughts about the process. Kathleen Graham, SLT and now senior project manager for the RCSLT and lead on new awake craniotomies position paper (Oct 2025), gives us some of the history about the procedure.
With thanks to speakers:
- Donald Innes, expert by experience
- Kathleen Graham, Senior Project Manager, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Georgie Harrington, Clinical lead, Speech and Language Therapy Outpatients, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- Mr Ismail Ughratdar, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Speech and Language Therapy Outpatients, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Useful links:
- RCSLT awake craniotomy position paper (October 2025)
- Awake craniotomy | RCSLT (resources for the public)
- Awake craniotomy resources | RCSLT (resources for members of the RCSLT)
- What to expect during an awake craniotomy for brain tumour removal
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Findings of a systematic review of interventions based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In this episode we chat with Professor Bronwyn Hemsley and Dr Lucy Bryant, both of the University of Technology Sydney, about their recent systematic review of …
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In this episode we chat with Professor Bronwyn Hemsley and Dr Lucy Bryant, both of the University of Technology Sydney, about their recent systematic review of interventions based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition. The discussion covers:
- What was the clinical question you were trying to answer?
- How did you go about undertaking the review?
- What were the key findings?
- What does this mean for the speech and language therapy profession?
With thanks to panellists:
- Professor Bronwyn Hemsley, Head of Speech Pathology at The University of Technology Sydney and co-lead of the UTS Disability Research Network
- Dr Lucy Bryant, Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology, The University of Technology, Sydney
Resources:
Bryant, L., Bowen, C., Grove, R. et al. Systematic Review of Interventions Based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition (GLP/NLA): Clinical Implications of Absence of Evidence and Cautions for Clinicians and Parents. Curr Dev Disord Rep 12, 2 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-z
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-zTo read about the prevalence of echolalia mentioned in this podcast see the open access review:
Sutherland, R., Bryant, L., Dray, J. & Robert's, J. (2024). Prevalence of Echolalia in Autism: A Rapid Review of Current Findings and a Journey Back to Historical Data. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 11, 171–183 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-024-00311-0
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RCSLT News October 2025: update from CEO and key policy news
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month:Special guest Steve Jamieson CEO talks about:RCSLT’s 80th anniversary year https://www.rcslt.org/about-us/rcslt-at-80/ Annual …
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In our update this month:
Special guest Steve Jamieson CEO talks about:- RCSLT’s 80th anniversary year https://www.rcslt.org/about-us/rcslt-at-80/
- Annual conference coming up https://www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-conference-2025/
- Starting work on shaping the next strategic plan
- Inspire leadership programme update https://www.rcslt.org/learning/rcslt-leadership-programme/
Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs updates us on:
- NHSE workforce plan consultation: respond here https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/10-year-workforce-plan
- SEND reforms – awaiting news
- Oral evidence to the Scottish Parliament Health Committee – Autism Spectrum Disorder pathways
This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
IJLCD: 'It depends who I'm with' - How young people with developmental language disorder describe their experiences of language and communication in school
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In this podcast we speak with Anna Ekström and Olof Sandgren about their study of experiences of young people with DLD, which focused on language and …
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In this podcast we speak with Anna Ekström and Olof Sandgren about their study of experiences of young people with DLD, which focused on language and communication in a school context. The study is guided by the following research question: How do young people diagnosed with DLD describe their experiences of language and communication in school?
The paper is:
'It depends on who I'm with': How young people with developmental language disorder describe their experiences of language and communication in school https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36703539/
Anna Ekström , Olof Sandgren , Birgitta Sahlén , Christina SamuelssonFirst published: 26 January 2023
This paper was nominated in the top five for the 2023 IJLCD Editors' Prize.
Resources:
What is Developmental Language Disorder: a discussion for DLD awareness day 2023 https://open.spotify.com/episode/70V0Qqnjf1Y1jH98unrN3Y (Podcast Oct 2023)
IJLCD - The impact of DLD on jury perceptions: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zQNjYxju2EwuEKxiswSN6 (Podcast May 2023)
IJLCD - collaborative working with parents to support children with Developmental Language Disorder https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Kvyx0tiNZ6CgIQmv2DCan (Podcast Sept 2024)
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RCSLT news Sept 2025: Special educational needs update for England and N. Ireland; partnership report on children's services in Scotland; CAUK; RCSLT conference
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month:Update on special educational needs in England and Northern Ireland.Partnership report on children's services in Scotland.CAUK …
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In our update this month:
- Update on special educational needs in England and Northern Ireland.
- Partnership report on children's services in Scotland.
- CAUK training for parliamentarians as part of National Inclusion Week.
- RCSLT conference.
Useful links:
- Sign up to our free Communication Access training: Home - Communication Access UK
- Book your place at the RCSLT Conference 2025: https://www.rcslt.org/news/book-your-place-at-rcslt-conference-2025/
This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3RPlease be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
RCSLT August News: spotlight on Wales inc 2026 elections, Welsh version of CAUK and more; plus quick round up from rest of the UK
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month: For Wales:Preparing for the Senedd elections in 2026: https://www.rcslt.org/wales/#section-2 Work has begun on a Welsh language …
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In our update this month:
For Wales:- Preparing for the Senedd elections in 2026: https://www.rcslt.org/wales/#section-2
- Work has begun on a Welsh language version of CAUK training, funded by the National Lottery. (See original CAUK training: https://communication-access.co.uk/)
- What’s happened following the launch of the State of the Nation report (See here: https://www.rcslt.org/wales/#section-2 ) in January.
Opportunities to get involved:
- Frailty task and finish group.
- Capturing evidence on the impact of Additional Learning Needs legislation for a Senedd committee inquiry.
- New survey for independent members.
Around the UK:
- Behind the scenes on SEND reform and workforce matters.
- News about waiting list levels (people coming off) and graduate guarantee for nurses and midwives – AHP concern.
- Co-signed a letter to PM on oracy, Oracy 21.
- BSL plan for English education; Guernsey communication boards
- Book your place at the RCSLT Conference 2025: https://www.rcslt.org/news/book-your-place-at-rcslt-conference-2025/
This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
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RCSLT July News: response to 10 year health plan for England; exploring workforce impacts of waiting lists; focus on SEND and more
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In our update this month:Exploring the workforce implications of waiting lists in children and young people’s speech and language therapy services.Response to …
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In our update this month:
- Exploring the workforce implications of waiting lists in children and young people’s speech and language therapy services.
- Response to the 10-year health plan for England.
- Continued focus on SEND in England and proposals in Northern Ireland.
- Report from RCSLT Scotland with an experimental analysis of additional numbers of SLTs needed in education.
This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
Learning from the experiences of disabled SLTs: Part 2 of 2
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.A report, ‘SLTs on the tight rope: Learning from the experiences of disabled SLTs in the workplace’ (April 2025) by Mélanie Gréaux explores the experiences of …
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A report, ‘SLTs on the tight rope: Learning from the experiences of disabled SLTs in the workplace’ (April 2025) by Mélanie Gréaux explores the experiences of disabled Speech and Language Therapists and what we can do to promote disability inclusion in the speech and language therapy profession. (You can hear more about this in the first podcast of this set of two.)
In this second podcast some of our members with disability discuss importance of the report and issues it raises including the:
- Challenges disabled SLTs and SLT students face in the workplace;
- Impact of ableism;
- How colleagues can engage;
- Value their disabilities bring to the profession.
With thanks to panellists:
- Jodee Simpson - Highly Specialist autistic Speech and Language Therapist and Masters Research student and co-founder of the Neurodivergent SLT network
- Claire Westwood - Designated Clinical Officer for SEND - Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
- Suzi Willis – Senior Lecturer in Speech & Language Therapy & MSc (pre-reg) SLT Programme Lead, Manchester Metropolitan University
(All the panellists are members of the RCSLT's Disability Working Group and Jodee also represents the RCSLT's Neurodiversity Working Group)
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
Learning from the experiences of disabled SLTs: part 1 of 2
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.This podcast is the first of two podcasts looking at the experiences of disabled speech and languages.We open in this episode with an interview with Mélanie …
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This podcast is the first of two podcasts looking at the experiences of disabled speech and languages.
We open in this episode with an interview with Mélanie Gréaux, author of a report published early April, ‘SLTs on the tight rope: Learning from the experiences of disabled SLTs in the workplace’. The report explores the experiences of disabled SLTs and what we can do to promote disability inclusion in the profession.
We cover:
- What was the research question you wanted to ask?
- Why is this of interest to you?
- What do we mean by disability and who are we talking about?
- What did you find?
Interviewees:Mélanie Gréaux, Consultant on disability, World Health Organisation
Resources:https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SLTs-on-the-tightrope-Learning-from-disabled-SLTs.pdf
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
RCSLT News June 2025: UK spending review; news on ICBs; Voicebox competition and more
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.The June news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs. Published 16 June …
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The June news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs. Published 16 June 2025.
In our update this month:
- What the Chancellor's Spending Review means for speech and language therapy;
- Developments across the UK covering children; the Health Select Committee First 1,000 days of Life inquiry; involvement in the UK Parliament modernisation committee; Integrated Care Board blueprint; and the Northern Ireland curriculum.
- Voice Box competition in Scotland: winner of the best joke is announced. This year’s winning joke came from Ezra: “I bought 10 bees, but I was given 11 bees. So, I said to the beekeeper, ‘Why is there an extra bee?’ The beekeeper said, ‘That one’s a freebie.’”
- #RockingAphasia https://www.facebook.com/RockingAphasia/?locale=en_GB
- Inspire Leadership programme for RCSLT members: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-leadership-programme-applications-open/
This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
RCSLT News May 2025: update from CEO Steve Jamieson, plus news of exciting policy wins
Please let us know what you think of this podcast.The May news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, and Steve Jamieson …
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The May news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, and Steve Jamieson, CEO for the RCSLT. Published 27 May 2025.
In this month’s news podcast RCSLT CEO joins us to talk about the 80th birthday celebrations; the Equality, Diversity and Belonging (EDB) work with members; the leadership programme; applications for new governance roles and more.
Derek Munn shares some exciting wins for the profession around the UK and outlines some areas of focus for the policy team over the coming months.This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.
Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.
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