@RCSLT SouthWest Brain Injury Clinical Excellence Network. Sharing knowledge & networking for Speech & Language Therapists working in neurorehabilitation
SouthWest UK
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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:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-wes…
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
@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!
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.. eventbrite.co.uk/e/cen-lunch…
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
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!
Emma reflecting on using informal tasks to work on communication; creating opportunities for meaningful communication & embracing the patient’s competitive nature to motivate
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! 😊
Tickets still available for our free study CEN session 31st March at 12.30 via zoom
Get your ticket here: eventbrite.co.uk/x/prolonged…
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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
Last few remaining tickets for our exciting journal club on 25th November 12-1, get your ticket here:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-wes…
and join us for a free lunchtime CPD session!
Our chosen journal is: ‘Swallowing in individuals with disorder of consciousness: a cohort study’
SW Brain Injury CEN retweeted
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
Our survey is closing soon @Petrea_SP @NicholasBehn Looking for clinicians who have an interest in cognitive-communication disorders and #returntowork to complete in the next couple of days!
hopkinscentre.edu.au/news-vi… #braininjury #returntowork
SW Brain Injury CEN retweeted
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.
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
What a fantastic free resource! Co-designed by people with ABI. Looks
wonderful @LissBEE_CPSP
The @ABICommLab interact-ABI-lity course (to support people to have better conversations with people who have an acquired brain injury) is now available FREE here: abi-communication-lab.sydney… #HeadsTogether2021
