Today we celebrate Aileen Wright’s incredible career and the lasting impact of her leadership on our school. Thank you, Aileen, and best wishes for your retirement! We also welcome Judi Pettigrew as our new Head of School, excited for the great things to come under her leadership
At UHK, we're always striving to meet the nutritional and dysphagia needs of our patients. 🍴
On Wednesday, our amazing chefs took part in a special training session with community colleagues to enhance their skills. A huge thanks to the UHK Catering Team
#UHK#NutritionalCare
I was delighted to organise a #DrinkTeaForMND morning here in Swords Primary Care. IMNDA provide an invaluable service to our MND patients here in the community and around the country. Fundraising is currently @ €650 and counting. @IMNDA@HSECHODNCC
Prepare to be dazzled.
Young children are the world’s most efficient language learners - and easily master the challenge of bilingualism in supportive settings.
Check out little Sam here as he switches back and forth seamlessly between Polish (the native language of his mother) and English (his father).
Research suggests that bilingual/multilingual infants readily distinguish between the languages to which they are exposed, without any evidence of confusion. They are adept at recognizing the unique rhythms associated with each language - and can even visually discriminate between the unique (and often subtle) facial movements associated with different languages.
Contrast this with the challenge of language learning as adults. How many of us took a foreign language in high school or college but cannot even begin to claim Sam’s level of fluency?
🎥 babysamanddad TT
'Gastrostomy tube - is it for me?' is a useful web-based decision aid for people with #MND considering whether to have a feeding tube fitted. The team has produced this video explaining how it can help people make an informed decision. View the tool at https://t.co/V5Ddnd7Lcs
People with Rare neurological diseases like Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA) have an array of complex symptoms that require multidisciplinary help and greater awareness. #RareDiseaseDay2023
I'm lucky enough to love my job. Speech and Language Therapists, come join us in primary care for a career full of variety and meaning. Read about a typical work day here:
https://t.co/uyDEg96WcK
"It’s about living well & it’s about knowing that there’s a team that can help you psychologically," Emir Murphy, Speech and Language Therapist showed us how her role supports the palliative care team and their patients. #pallcareweek https://t.co/HNpVUglPsX @kerryhospice
🇮🇪@SIGPerspectives: @AineKearnsSLT💐@aoifelilyg1💐 @JenaCronin💐 2021 🦠#COVID19 changes, struggles & successes highlight the importance of relationships & peer support in professional education & practice, and the need to find a 🆕 balance⚖️post-pandemic. https://t.co/trBN9BDOye
🇮🇪@SIGPerspectives: @AineKearnsSLT💐@aoifelilyg1💐 @JenaCronin💐 2021 🦠#COVID19 changes, struggles & successes highlight the importance of relationships & peer support in professional education & practice, and the need to find a 🆕 balance⚖️post-pandemic. https://t.co/trBN9BDOye