RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
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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.

  1. DEC 16

    RCSLT news Dec 2025: review of the year; lots in Scotland; head and neck cancer; House of Lords committee on Autism Act and more

    Send us a text 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. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R

    11 min

  2. DEC 12

    IJLCD - Six questions, eight years later: identifying early predictors of language development

    Send us a text 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. Morgan This 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 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/LG5HC3R

    25 min

  3. NOV 19

    RCSLT News November 2025: NHS news, oracy, waiting times, Scottish Advanced Practice guidance for AHPs, assistive dying and more

    Send us a text 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-englandRCSLT 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/Find other podcasts here https://www.rcslt.org/podcasts/ or on your favourite podcast app. 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/LG5HC3R

    9 min

  4. NOV 13

    Awake craniotomy: speech and language therapists at the cutting edge

    Send us a text 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 experienceKathleen Graham, Senior Project Manager, Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsGeorgie Harrington, Clinical lead, Speech and Language Therapy Outpatients, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustMr 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  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/LG5HC3R

    26 min

  5. OCT 27

    Findings of a systematic review of interventions based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition

    Send us a text 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 NetworkDr Lucy Bryant, Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology, The University of Technology, SydneyResources: 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-z  To 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 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-024-00311-0 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/LG5HC3R

    33 min

  6. OCT 20

    RCSLT News October 2025: update from CEO and key policy news

    Send us a text 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 planInspire 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 pathwaysThis 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/LG5HC3R

    13 min

  7. OCT 12

    IJLCD: 'It depends who I'm with' - How young people with developmental language disorder describe their experiences of language and communication in school

    Send us a text 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 Samuelsson First 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) 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/LG5HC3R

    18 min

  8. SEP 26

    RCSLT news Sept 2025: Special educational needs update for England and N. Ireland; partnership report on children's services in Scotland; CAUK; RCSLT conference

    Send us a text 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 UKBook 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/LG5HC3R   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/LG5HC3R

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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.

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