Even though 'swallowing' isn't included in our 'Speech and Language Therapist' title, it is still a huge part of our case loads 👄 Let's spread awareness of how we can help those with Dysphagia 🙌
#SwallowAware2024@RCSLT
Have you heard of the medical term #Dysphagia? It’s when people have difficulties eating, drinking & swallowing food & liquids. Today, help us to mark Swallowing Awareness Day by sharing this post using #SwallowAware2024 & #NHWeek. Find out more: https://t.co/ljqQI8gly6
‘Without #rehabilitation older people being D\C from hospital experience further ⬇️ in their health’
⛔️15% are readmitted within 28days ⛔️
🤔A major reason why EDs are full 🤔
This is why #Rehab needs investment ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
#AHPs are 🔑
#RehabMatters#RightToRehab
📢📢SLTs and clinicians working with people who have #dysphagia! Please make sure you read our new position paper on Thickened Fluids and additional resources for supporting people with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties: https://t.co/OTY7664Sxh
A heads up! 👆 On 18th December at 1pm, CAHPR are hosting a webinar on the research funding offered by the Stroke Association. This will include a 10 minute presentation about the opportunities available and 20 minutes for questions 💭 Sign up here: https://t.co/I80rKIjzn3
Any budding Respiratory Physiotherapists or those wanting to attend the @TheACPRC Conference next week but can’t afford a ticket. I can only attend Friday morning so would love to donate my Saturday ticket to someone who would like to attend. Just DM please ❤️
Any community #SLTs out there working predominantly with an ageing and health/dementia/frailty caseload? What outcome measures do you use or have found useful/not helpful? Grateful for any titbits! Please re-tweet 🙏 @RCSLT
Today I successfully advocated for a pt who'd been placed on L4 fluids w/out his consent 😭
"I'd rather never drink again than have that stuff." Now back on thin fluids with ⬆️ hydration & QoL.
This is exactly why we need more informed decision making. Good job on this @RCSLT!
Service analysis/data collection demonstrated the impact of having dedicated 1.5 WTE SLT on @CritcareLTHTR-
Referral rate 2021-22 ⬆️ by 57% compared to when there was 0️⃣ dedicated SLT ££!
So important for our patients! 🫖👄🗣️🫁 @ICU_Therapy_RPH@CritcareLTHTR@SLT_LTHTR
Orthoptists are eye and vision specialists.
If you experience or notice any of the problems below, speak to your GP about getting a referral to our Opthamology clinic.
#AHPDay2021#TeamSTHK#TwitterTakeover
Calling all educators… due to last minute cancellations we are 5 Manchester based Physio placements short. These learners could start next Monday and need a 5 week block. If you or your teams can support us, please DM me @MMUPhysio@NaomiMcVey@carol_leblanc9@breeze_paula