Emma Coalter

Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist with NHS Grampian. All views are my own.

[Speech and Language UK @SpeechAndLangUK]

#DevelopmentalLanguageDisorder (DLD) is a lifelong condition that affects 2 in 30 school-age children, but most people haven't heard of it.

Help us to raise awareness by sharing Darcie’s story.

Read about what you can do to support children with #DLD 👇
https://t.co/IHyYHkPqYA

[Annabel Crabb @annabelcrabb]

Finally worked out what's been bugging me about the World Cup. Sat down to write and this came pouring out in about 45min.
https://t.co/ro1DwdVdtM

[STAMMA @stammer]

We urge for changes in GP appointment booking systems nationwide after our survey showed that phone-only systems & lack of staff training cause people who stammer to face mental distress, delayed appointments, & late diagnoses. #NotJustPhones #GP_Access

https://t.co/lnufIAqwHA

[RCSLT 💙 @RCSLT]

“Chronic underfunding has resulted in crisis level speech and language therapy provision meaning people aren’t getting the expert rehabilitation to speak, communicate, process information, eat, drink and swallow,” says lead author and RCSLT advisor Camilla Dawson.

#longcovid

[NESnmahp @NESnmahp]

Save the date! Are you a health professional working with children and young people? Save the dates for the upcoming NES CYP Webinar series @NHS_Education

[CALL Scotland @CALLScotland]

Check our our new Aug - Dec 2023 online course schedule! Lots of opportunities to learn more about Assistive Technology to support learners with ASN https://t.co/4Ze7eaFXyV and you will get a recording of the session for your own personal use. #CALLPL23

[NHS Grampian @NHSGrampian]

RGU are looking to gather information from people who have experience of receiving treatment virtually (by telephone or video) from Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) such as Physiotherapists, Dieticians, Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists and Speech and Language Therapists.

[Claire Bull SLT @ClaireBullShef]

Confident speaking does not need to be fluent. I trust that these curriculum changes would include consultation with @rcslt and @stammer to make sure that ‘speaking skills’ and ‘oracy’ also encourage pupils to develop confidence whilst accepting communication differences

[RCSLT 💙 @RCSLT]

The #SLT profession has always been at the heart of the NHS, diversifying the role to meet the demands of an ever-evolving system, and supporting people across multiple clinical areas with swallowing and communication needs. #NHSbirthday #NHS75 @RCSLTWales @rcsltscot @RCSLTNI

[RCSLT Scotland @rcsltscot]

@Glennetal spoke to @BBCScotlandNews.
“Our members are working flat out to meet the needs of these families, but on one hand they are dealing with unprecedented levels of demand & on the other hand they are managing high vacancies & significant funding cuts.” Watch 👇@RCSLT 1/3

[RCSLT Scotland @rcsltscot]

@Glennetal talks to @BBCScotlandNews about the urgent need to support the 275,000 children and young people in Scotland that have communication needs. @RCSLT @LolaCowie
Listen here from 1:51:55 https://t.co/bCDNTnoHf0

[Emma-Louise Macpherson @EmmaMacSLT]

Interested in Speech and Language Therapy in justice settings - then this post is for you! Come and join our dynamic team in Peterhead. @NHSGrampian @HSCPshire @rcsltscot

https://t.co/9iNDQiSFxX

[RCSLT 💙 @RCSLT]

Yet again no reference to the #AHP workforce. With vacancy rates in speech & language therapy reaching 23% across the UK we urgently need a fully costed workforce plan https://t.co/FQ9XN4Wmk7 @_ASLTIP @SteveJamieson12 @AHPFederation @AHPFederation

[RCSLT 💙 @RCSLT]

Student places for speech and language therapy at Ulster University have been cut in yet another harmful blow to the profession and people with communication, eating, drinking, and swallowing needs across Northern Ireland.

Read more https://t.co/Ql9pCfXTbp…

@RCSLTNI #SLT

[Emma Coalter @emmacoalter]

@currymeee 💕

[Gillian Rudd @GillianRudd]

Hi @RishiSunak. I was asked today what I would say to you if I had the chance, so here it is ⬇️.
Please read this new report from @RCSLT. We urgently need a workforce planning strategy for SLT, we need to #FundSLT and we need more SLTs. @DHSCgovuk. https://t.co/cVlTHQhyzk

[Marnie Ginsberg @ReadSimplified]

Ever wonder what spellings make what sound in a word? Check this out!! 👀

The handiwork of our colleague Julia Shayto and her husband. 👏🏾

Try it out here:  https://t.co/bBYgqYNTfe

[Daisy Richens @DaisyRichens]

Thanks everyone for your kind words & suggestions 🥰 I've made some changes based on feedback received (& also fixed some tiny misalignments that no one else noticed but were bothering this pedant) & below is the finished copy. Please do feel free to share & raise that awareness!

[Daisy Richens @DaisyRichens]

Instead of Twitter whinging about lack of awareness of AAC and the SLT role, I decided to do something about it and whipped up a quick infographic! (Not like I'm on annual leave or anything... 🙈)

Feedback is very welcome (especially for any typos I've missed)!

[Emma Coalter @emmacoalter]

These look great, I’ve just downloaded a board for my much loved staple Mr Potato Head!

[Ace Centre @AceCentre]

We've added a new feature to our symbol charts! Check it out at https://t.co/wCqTSI4Mj6

Want to learn more about the customisable features? Read this blog for things to consider when using the customisation options: https://t.co/79KQmDFgOF