Shamaila

Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist at Basildon Hospital, working in Adult Acute

[Shamaila @SLT_Shamaila]

@ABI_CEN Amazing study day! I learnt so much that I'm hoping to put into practice and share with the rest of my team, thanks again to all the organisers and speakers! 😊

[LUHFT AHPs @LUHFTAHPs]

Get voting in our #AHPsDay #AHPBakeOff @LivHospitals the cake with the most likes will be crowned the winner on #AHPsDay . voting closes midnight on 13th. Here we have a Speech and Language entry by Jill! @WeAHPs

[Basildon Hospital SLT Team @SLT_BasHosp]

There are some excellent online support groups which aim to empower and connect those living with aphasia🧑🏻‍💻👩🏽‍💻 @AphasiaIcafe @Aphasiareconne1 @AphasiaDrawing @aphasianow

[Stroke Association @TheStrokeAssoc]

We have contributed to this important paper. Urgent investment in rehabilitation is needed now so that all stroke survivors can make their best
possible recoveries. Read the full paper here: https://t.co/kQU9QNzCLi #RebuildingLives #MovingForwardStronger

[Basildon Hospital SLT Team @SLT_BasHosp]

There are some really amazing people who have been able to bring so much attention to aphasia, and with that comes greater knowledge, awareness and consideration !! @carlystroke https://t.co/YyUr2HIxLQ

[Mouth Care CEN @mouthcarecen]

Just a reminder, our very first CEN event is happening on the 2nd of July at 14:00! We have a great line up, so please do get in touch to become a member! #mySLTday @RCSLT @RCSLTWales @MCM_HEKSS

[Stroke Association @TheStrokeAssoc]

Jan has #aphasia as a result of her stroke.

"I need support with communication when I’m shopping, travelling, or having a meal. If shops & businesses train their staff to know how to help me, life will be better & I will feel more part of my community.”

#AphasiaAwareness Month

[Speech & Language Therapy @LUHFT @slt_luhft]

Today we’ve been visiting the wards to ascertain staff opinions on mouth care, which will support with implementing a mouth-care policy. Good oral hygiene is so important for nutrition and hydration outcomes! Exciting things to come 👄🦷 @MCM_HEKSS @NHWeek @LUHFTdietitians

[Basildon Hospital SLT Team @SLT_BasHosp]

Really interesting piece of research ! Highlighting the power and importance community support plays in people’s well-being and QOL - “Peer befriending is a promising intervention which can reduce/prevent depression in long-term post-stroke aphasia” @KaterinaHilari @RCSLT

[Basildon Hospital SLT Team @SLT_BasHosp]

📑 Current Approaches to the Treatment of Post-Stroke Aphasia (Fridriksson et al, 2021) Interesting discussion around use and proportion of Impairment/Functional Based Therapy vs Life Participation Approaches depending on the severity

[Basildon Hospital SLT Team @SLT_BasHosp]

Fabulous free training for those who want to be come more effective communication partners!! Great for families, friends, business and of course health professionals @RCSLT @RCSLTResearch @NatAphasiaAssoc #AphasiaAwarenessMonth

[Basildon Hospital SLT Team @SLT_BasHosp]

Really enlightening documentary/film highlighting patient perspective and experience of living with aphasia 🎬 #AphasiaAwarenessMonth

[Shamaila @SLT_Shamaila]

@LisaRob87176431 @aligoldSLT Hahaha I thought we agreed we'd all forget that part of the tour! 😂