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RCSLT Policy & Public Affairs team (Caroline, Claire, Naj, Elissa & Peter) covering UK Government and England.

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Speech and language therapists are essential members of the multidisciplinary team supporting people with Parkinson’s.

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Following the recent parliamentary question on developing a formal Parkinson’s care pathway, it's important that communication and swallowing support are embedded from the outset.

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People living with dementia also need support for communication, eating, drinking and swallowing.

Learn more about how SLT can help people living with dementia and their families👇
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Yesterday’s House of Lords debate highlighted the growing importance of early dementia diagnosis and timely access to emerging Alzheimer’s treatments. But diagnosis is only part of the picture. 1/2

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Domestic abuse can have a significant impact on communication, while SLCN can make it harder for victims to disclose abuse, access support and be understood by services.

Learn more about the role of SLTs in supporting people affected by domestic abuse 👇

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This week’s parliamentary questions touched on a range of issues where speech and language therapists play a key role—from stroke and Parkinson’s to mental health in prisons and support for victims of domestic abuse. 🧵

Keep reading for more information 👇

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MP Maria Eagle has asked what mechanisms the new Victims Code will include to ensure victims of coercive control, stalking, economic abuse and other forms of domestic abuse are promptly referred to specialist services.

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An estimated 65% of people in the justice system have SLCN.

Identifying and supporting these needs is essential to helping people engage with services, access rehabilitation and reduce inequalities and reoffending.

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MP Andrew Snowden has asked about mental health provision in prisons.

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@Adamjamesdance raised the importance of ensuring that children and young people with SEND continue to have access to specialist support, including SLT, as SEND reforms are developed.

He also called for a focus on identifying children’s needs early.

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SLT featured in yesterday’s Westminster Hall debate on children’s development of essential skills.

MPs highlighted the importance of communication skills, oracy, and early identification of SLCN.

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@PDJSwallow highlighted the role of oracy in developing confidence, communication, critical thinking and listening skills.

He also noted that oracy-rich teaching can support the early identification of children with SLCN, helping to remove barriers to learning and participation.

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In yesterday’s Health Bill debate, MP Jen Craft made the case for allied health professionals to be at the heart of SEND reform, highlighting the need for early intervention, workforce planning and stronger commissioning arrangements.

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Find out more about DLD and speech and language therapy 👇

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Yesterday, the Government responded to a parliamentary question on DLD, highlighting the important role SLTs play in supporting children and young people with DLD through assessment, intervention and ongoing support.

https://t.co/Cn0TYUsLmE

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SLTs play a key role before, during and after procedures such as awake craniotomy.

Read our resource on awake craniotomy and SLT support 👇

https://t.co/DIjNBTbtp6

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Parliamentary question on funding for brain tumour research is an important opportunity to raise awareness of the role speech and language therapists play in supporting people affected by brain tumours.

https://t.co/e6sgCFTc5V

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We welcome the Bill's focus on prevention and integrated care, but clarity is needed to ensure people can access the communication and rehabilitation support they need.

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Ahead of next week’s Second Reading of the Health Bill, we’ve sent a briefing to MPs outlining what the proposed reforms could mean for SLT services.

Read our briefing 📃

https://t.co/DI2KtAT4b5