Claire Hardcastle

Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist in Dementia

[RCSLT 💙 @RCSLT]

People living with dementia often experience speech, language, communication, eating, drinking & swallowing difficulties so it's crucial they're able to access speech & language therapy to help reduce the impact of these difficulties #DementiaActionWeek

[Tabitha M-T @TabithaMT2]

Today spent at @CardiffSW Health & Wellbeing Fayre talking all things keeping your brain healthy and dementia 🧠.
Made some great connections, so fab to see what's on offer for Cardiff & Vale communities @TheDementiaSLT @JoshuaSLTT @CAVUHB_SLT

[Claire Hardcastle @TheDementiaSLT]

Join us for the SLT South West & Wales Dementia CEN Study Event on Wednesday 15th May 9:00-12:30
Fantastic talks on Brain Health, Biomarkers, Drugs for Dementia & Adaptive Interaction!

https://t.co/lO2Wv35rhF

[Dr Anna Volkmer @volkmer_anna]

Thank you for fighting for our service @RCSLTpolicy @RareDementia @dyscoveraphasia @RosemaryTowns15! We believe it is essential for people with #PPA @rtslt @clairefarring20 @cathmummery @GrasslyJen @profjasonwarren @jonrohrer

[Tabitha M-T @TabithaMT2]

Thanks Anna & the dementia CEN @TheDementiaSLT such an informative, thought provoking and reflective day!

[Dr Anna Volkmer @volkmer_anna]

What a wonderful day in Wales talking about dementia & mental capacity with the Dementia CEN - talking whether communication partner training is part of our role in this sphere!!! @DementiaSLT @dementiaSLTs @RCSLT @MC_CEN_SaLT

[NHS Wales Performance and Improvement @NHSWales_PI]

📰NEWS: A research project funded by Improvement Cymru, led by @BangorUni in partnership with @CV_UHB has found that improving the language used in healthcare settings can result in better care for people living with #Dementia.

👉 Read more: https://t.co/uUQJeGrdeU

[Louise West @LouiseWestSLT]

Afternoon cakes at MHSOP , UHL - supported by local and national bakeries. Huge thanks to all involved from SLT, OT and PT! Troopers!!😊👏🏼🎂

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

Incredibly encouraging, and another hugely significant moment for dementia research.

A second drug for Alzheimer’s – donanemab - has been shown to slow people’s cognitive decline in a rigorous phase 3 trial.

Coverage here👇
https://t.co/L7qAFv4Kze

[Claire Hardcastle @TheDementiaSLT]

https://t.co/ZS0nzMq7fc

[Anna Hockley (Robinson) Also @ahockley.bsky.social @robbo_ak]

Looking for NHS #SLT working with adults in the community! Please join a research focus group to discuss your experiences of working with people with #dementia who have #communicationdifficulties. More info: https://t.co/qCNavlaqgS Pls re-tweet! @UCLLangCog @BCAphasia

[Claire Hardcastle @TheDementiaSLT]

Congratulations Sarah!!! So happy for you!!! ⭐️

[Sarah Bailey @SbSlouise]

Thrilled to be acknowledged by colleagues for an award @RCSLTWales today. Fabulous to hear from inspiring SLT Leaders in Wales. @CAVUHB_SLT

[Jennifer Deighton 🍊 @JenniferDeight3]

@subo45683449 @laurabraithslt @emmaflaxSLT @TheDementiaSLT @VicDementiaSLT @EMProgNeuroCEN @DementiaSLT @dementiaSLTs forgive my intrusion. Could you forward to your networks. Need at least 1 more SLT interview. ⬇️

[Natalie Lennard @Nat_Lennard]

https://t.co/MSTk4WmIe2 B6 Stroke SLT permanent post live now! Come & join our friendly team ❤️ please get in touch if you would like to know more or visit us! Opportunity to work across the stroke pathway but starting in ESD & on the rehab ward @CAVUHB_SLT @RCSLT_Jobs @CV_UHB

[Professor Dorina Cadar @DorinaCadar]

Join our two-day Dementia Research Conference 29-30 March 2023, free exclusively online via Zoom
Keynote speakers: @Gill_Livingston @UCLPsychiatry #JohnGallacher @DementiasUK @OxPsychiatry #CarolBrayne @Cambridge_Uni #RobStewart
https://t.co/WwaN5fDd1e
@BSMSMedSchool @ARC_KSS✍️

[Jeanne Gallée (Jeanne = "sion” in “fusion") @Jeanne1Gallee]

When it comes to assessment, the emphasis is often placed on the WHAT instead of the HOW. I am thrilled to share the R.A.I.S.E. Assessment framework for PPA, developed to address this issue @JadeCartwright @volkmer_anna @AnneWhitworth1 @deborahhersh https://t.co/vxs7iwbUF6

[Tabitha M-T @TabithaMT2]

Sharing one more time before it closes... Apply now for this fabulous B6 opportunity! Strong emphasis on wellbeing, support & supervision, cpd, service development and team building - come and be part of our up and coming dementia and MH team in @CAVUHB_SLT

[Nerys Williams @NerysHall]

Who wouldn’t want to work in our beautiful city! It’s exciting times for our Mental Health Services for Older People & our SLT team is growing with fantastic opportunities.Please contact me for an informal chat 😊 https://t.co/YlVcwqWFD4