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Some of our therapist had a fantastic time completing their Makaton Levels 1 and 2 training! 🫶🏼
We look forward to putting our learning into practice! 💙
Our #AdultRehabilitationBCHC SLT team are looking for someone to cover some upcoming maternity leave on our Stroke rehabilitation ward (Band 7 post). Information about this exciting opportunity below including contact details for any questions ⤵️
bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/work-fo…
We have 2 vacancies within our children's special school and Faster Access to ACT teams (B5/6) closing 9th/11th August.
B5:jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadv…
B6:jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadv…
Come and join this wonderful team @bhamcommunity #ChildBCHC😀
Speech sound therapy in the clinic this morning! Love using my abacus to help reach 100 repetitions of sounds😁🗣️
#ChildSLT #ChildBCHC
Screens have become a big part of daily life! We want to ensure we are continuing to support children’s communication and language development through interaction and real life experiences. See our below handout for tips on screen time 📱🗣️ #childbchc #childSLT
A fab day of updates and CPD for our #ChildSLT team today, great to have everyone together!
Last Friday, #childBCHC attended a conference where we delivered training on ‘How to support children with Developmental Language Disorder in the classroom’ for teachers and teaching assistants.
See below some of the resources we discussed! #DLD #developmentallanguagedisorder
Exciting day for the inpatient #AdultRehabilitationBCHC SLT team - B6's are now beginning their introduction to FEES! Discussing competency frameworks, laryngeal anatomy and normal swallow presentations🤓 Thank you to our amazing Dysphagia Lead Naomi for leading this session 😍👏
This week is Learning Disability Week, raising awareness to make a difference in our communities and to show that people with learning disabilities should be and want to be seen, heard, and valued. For more information, go to @mencap_charity mencap.org.uk/learningdisabi…
Speech and Language Therapy BCHC retweeted
People with a learning disability are being left out of the conversation on jobs.
We're working to change that this #LearningDisabilityWeek. @jon_sparkes OBE, Mencap's Chief executive, has written a guest post on One Million Futures | Substack brnw.ch/21x3tuP
Speech and Language Therapy BCHC retweeted
Communication is a human right.
During #AphasiaAwarenessMonth we’re highlighting the importance of accessible materials, support and specialist speech and language therapy for people living with aphasia.
Learn More: wakelet.com/wake/fzhyvtURlWj…
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📢🧠 New guidance on ABI and CCD is now available from the RCSLT.
If you work with anyone affected by ABI or CCD, this is essential reading 📖
🔗 Read the guidance: rcslt.org/news/new-abi...
#ABI #AcquiredBrainInjury #CCD #Rehabilitation #Healthcare #RCSLT
Speech and Language Therapy BCHC retweeted
Anti Racism Focus Group
Tuesday 16th June - 12 noon - 1.30 pm
Please note: **This meeting will now be online only**
@bhamcommunity @BchcCdn @bchcdansn @Bchcstaffcarers @BCHC_WEN @bchclgbt
Open to all staff, to join click here: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup…
Anti Racism Focus Group
Tuesday 16th June 12 - 1.30 pm and online
Conference Room, West Midlands Rehab Centre
Open to all staff
To join click here: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup…
@bhamcommunity @BchcCdn @Bchcstaffcarers @bchcdansn @bchclgbt @BCHC_WEN
Wonderful to read Rob's story written for @TheStrokeAssoc for #AphasiaAwarenessMonth.
Rob had SLT #AdultRehabilitationBCHC in inpatient and community @bhamcommunity
services and made a fantastic recovery! 👏
stroke.org.uk/aphasia-awaren…
@AsrBchc #mysltday #aphasia #rehabilitation
Well done to Rob and the therapy teams involved 👏
Also fantastic to hear about how beneficial @TheStrokeAssoc "Aphasia and Accessible Voices Group" is for stroke survivors 👏
We love hearing about patient voice projects in the SLT #AdultRehabilitationBCHC Team!
@TheStrokeAssoc has further information about Aphasia Awareness Month here: stroke.org.uk/aphasia-awaren… 🗣
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re highlighting the link between communication and mental health. SLCN can affect how children and young people understand others, express themselves and build relationships.
Learn more about how SLTs can support👇
🔗rcslt.org/speech-and-languag…
Speech and Language Therapy BCHC retweeted
Race and Speak Listening Session
Monday 18th May 12 noon - 1.15 pm
Seminar Room 2, Birmingham Dental Hospital
and via MS Teams.
@bhamcommunity @BchcCdn
Open to all staff. To join click here: gbr01.safelinks.protection.o…
Speech and Language Therapy BCHC retweeted
🤟 Deaf Awareness Week UK 2026 | 4–10 May 🤟
A week to celebrate Deaf culture & BSL, raise awareness, and promote accessibility & inclusion for all. 💙
Let’s listen, learn, support Deaf voices, and break down barriers together.
#DeafAwarenessWeek #BSL #Accessibility #Inclusion