SW Brain Injury CEN

@RCSLT SouthWest Brain Injury Clinical Excellence Network. Sharing knowledge & networking for Speech & Language Therapists working in neurorehabilitation

[SW Brain Injury CEN @SWBrainCEN]

Free On-Line CPD Event for SLTs Thursday 12th October 12:30-1:30pm

Topic: Holistic care in brain injury and incorporating spirituality into our practice, with Dr Sophie MacKenzie.

Please follow the Eventbrite link below to book your free ticket:

https://t.co/hPHBCjvMwL

[SW Brain Injury CEN @SWBrainCEN]

Such a thought provoking talk from @lucieSLT Lucie Rochfort, Lecturer in SLT in Bournemouth on ‘How professionals deal with hope vs realistic expectations’, resonated with everyone in our audience @SWBrainCEN

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Katie in action! @SWBrainCEN

[SW Brain Injury CEN @SWBrainCEN]

@SWBrainCEN Great to hear from our regional speakers during Study session currently. Thanks so much Genevieve Huntley from Poole Hospital and Katie Lewis from Plym Neuro Rehab Unit!

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South West Brain Injury CEN #SWBrainCEN Lunchtime Study Hour - Tomorrow! Fri 25th Nov 12.30-2.30pm, 4 speakers from across the region. Book your free ticket via EventBrite if you haven’t already.. https://t.co/7HUJLvwyd7

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Emma Bailey reminding us why we chose this #SLT career & what a powerful impact we can have on patients and their families @RCSLT

[SW Brain Injury CEN @SWBrainCEN]

Emma sharing ways to manage some of the emotional challenges of working with #ABI patients including strong MDT approach, joint sessions & having a dedicated & facilitated reflection time

[SW Brain Injury CEN @SWBrainCEN]

Emma explaining the barriers to VF and how these were overcome; including knowing the patient well & understanding how to reassure her including tactile support & listening to hymns; so patient centred!

[SW Brain Injury CEN @SWBrainCEN]

Emma Bailey talking us through using the WHIM and SMART assessment to assess a PDOC patient

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Emma reflecting on using informal tasks to work on communication; creating opportunities for meaningful communication & embracing the patient’s competitive nature to motivate

[SW Brain Injury CEN @SWBrainCEN]

Excited to start our PDOC study session at 12.30, such an interesting case study to look forward to, hope everyone has their tickets and are ready to log in! 😊

[SW Brain Injury CEN @SWBrainCEN]

The session theme is PDOC and we will have a fantastic case study presentation from the SLT team at Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre “The gift of I love you” a case study

[SW Brain Injury CEN @SWBrainCEN]

Tickets still available for our free study CEN session 31st March at 12.30 via zoom
Get your ticket here: https://t.co/A8jFTfnKPk
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[SW Brain Injury CEN @SWBrainCEN]

Thanks so much to everyone who joined and apologies to those who experienced technical difficulties, we will look into this

[SW Brain Injury CEN @SWBrainCEN]

Interesting journal club today re: #PDOC & #dysphagia. Discussed tasters, assessments, oral desensitisation, positioning, influence of tracheostomy & importance of FEES @CheMing33 @AprilAncell @rosyspeechie @SallyHunt_SLT @RCSLTResearch #ABI

[SW Brain Injury CEN @SWBrainCEN]

@Amy_SLT82 Hi Amy, so sorry I’m not sure why that was the case, we will look into it.

[SW Brain Injury CEN @SWBrainCEN]

Last few remaining tickets for our exciting journal club on 25th November 12-1, get your ticket here:
https://t.co/17NNO0KNhF
and join us for a free lunchtime CPD session!

Our chosen journal is: ‘Swallowing in individuals with disorder of consciousness: a cohort study’

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Hi to all UK 🇬🇧 therapists. Kate is looking for help with this survey on CCD and return to work @Mark_HollowayHF @ABI_CEN @SWBrainCEN @clairefarring20 @Neuro_Therapist @SLTNorth

[Dr Nicholas Behn @NicholasBehn]

Do you know or are someone in the UK who has had a TBI?

Would you like to chat to me via Teams about your experiences of dating after your injury?

Please DM me if you would like to learn more.

[SW Brain Injury CEN @SWBrainCEN]

Interesting discussion today in our very first journal club about the potential impact of bilingualism on #CCD as well as assessment and prioritisation of mild #TBI patients in the acute phase. Thanks so much to everyone who attended!
@RCSLTLearn