Clinical Lead SLT @RHNuk. Special interest in progressive neuro, severe & complex brain injury, neuropalliative care, complex mental capacity ax. Views my own
Happy to share our ACNR article on secretion management in severe brain injury. @RHNuk@ErinSLTProbert@LindaVardy1@clark345
The multidisciplinary assessment and management of oral and respiratory secretions following severe acquired brain injury | ACNR https://t.co/ATiVVFN2D6
📣 Speechies - join us for this revamped course covering EDAR, advanced decisions in prog neuro, complex best interests decision making around CANH, oral intake in PDOC, and more! @RCSLT@RCSLTLearn@amyendacott@RHNuk#EDAR#SLT
Swallowing and Nutrition: Navigating Risk, Complexity and Ethical Dilemmas
Tuesday 14 October
This comprehensive course focuses on complex ethical and risk management issues when working with people with swallowing impairments and/or difficulties achieving adequate nutrition and hydration
The course has a strong focus on multi-disciplinary team (MDT) management, and is suitable for all members of the MDT, especially speech and language therapists, dietitians, psychologists, doctors, occupational therapists and nurses.
https://t.co/UsW9gdda43
Calling all Community SLTs! 🎙️
Following the strong response to our recent webinar, it's clear that EDAR challenges in community and remote settings are a key concern. We're seeking speakers for our next event—if your team has developed an innovative approach, let us know.
🗣️ Calling all SLTs who might see people in disorders of consciousness in their clinical practice - acute, community or rehab. Only a few days left to sign up for this FREE webinar about decision making for oral intake - considering some of the challenging issues!
📣 Join us for a FREE online open lecture on oral intake decision making for people in PDOC! @RHNuk 18th March, 13:00-14:30. Sign up here: https://t.co/rKlcc9avT4 @RCSLTLearn@CEN_AAD@ABI_CEN#SLT
Today the team caught up to plot our FIRST CEN EVENT! 🤩
Pencil in July 3rd for our first webinar exploring introductions to EDAR, case studies across the pathway and sharing current practices. Stay tuned 👀 @RCSLT#EDAR#webinar#ethicalpractice
Only a few weeks until our webinar below! Join us to explore this interesting and challenging new landscape for SLT's. There will be time for questions and discussion.... ⁉️📖🍝🧠
📣 Join us for a FREE online open lecture on oral intake decision making for people in PDOC! @RHNuk 18th March, 13:00-14:30. Sign up here: https://t.co/rKlcc9avT4 @RCSLTLearn@CEN_AAD@ABI_CEN#SLT
Thrilled to announce myself and some other SLT colleagues have started up a much anticipated @EDAR_CEN 🎉 really excited to get started and up and running in the coming months, stay tuned👀 in the meantime time, sign up to our mailing list [email protected]✉️ @RCSLT
📣 Brand new CEN for all things EDAR! Really proud to be part of the development of @EDAR_CEN Watch this space for updates coming soon! Message [email protected] to join the mailing list 📨 #SLT#EDAR#dysphagia@RCSLT
Fellow speechies - would you be interested in a specific EDAR CEN??? Idea would be to make it very practical in terms of navigating this complex area, esp in light of current legal landscape. Please comment or send me a msg if you would be! @RCSLTLearn#SLT#EDAR
📣 EDAR CEN news! We are well on the way to setting up this CEN 😁 If you would like to sign up to our mailing list, email [email protected]! #slt@RCSLTLearn
Any SLTs looking for a fresh opportunity? We have a permanent B6 post up for grabs @RHNuk! Complex neuro-disability, progressive neuro, behaviours that challenge, trache, vent 🧠 awesome team, amazing place to work 😁 Apply here 👇🏻
https://t.co/V0xGtpgxK7
Thanks so much to everyone who has expressed an interest in being on the committee - I’ll follow you so you can send me a DM with your email address if that’s ok! 🙂
Thank you so much everyone - I’m going to do it! If anyone has a strong interest in EDAR and would like to be on the committee with me and help get it going, then please drop me a message 😁
👀 Glad to see @BiozoonUK responding to the recent concerns and queries raised. Such an important part of my dysphagia management toolkit for people with the most severe impairments 🥄
@BiozoonUK
* BIOZOON UPDATE *
Due to recent publicity around Biozoon AIR with Flavour® we would like to assure all our customers that we have completed a thorough investigation into all concerns that were raised.
We have taken professional advice and concluded that the product and accessories are safe and suitable for the intended use of producing edible foam and meet all required regulations.
We would like to clarify that we offer this as a quality of life product and you should ensure that this is suitable for your intended purpose.
Should you have any questions regarding this please be free to contact [email protected]
Air Pump: The pump unit is a CE Marked air pump for use with aeration of liquid. This is not a Medical Device and its purpose is to produce an edible foam to improve quality of life for persons who are “nil by mouth” The device is clearly marked with the required +/- signs and instructions are included with the device. Users should make themselves aware of battery type and orientation prior to use to ensure safe operation.
Pipettes and Tubing: We can confirm that both items are manufactured from food grade materials and don’t require sterilisation for the intended use. They are not medical devices and do not have direct contact with the recipient. The pipettes are classed as single use.
Best before date: We can confirm that the best before date and ingredients are displayed on the main outer package and meets EU/UK legislation. In addition we also intend to have this information added to each individual sachet.