SW Brain Injury CEN

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

Katie in action! @SWBrainCEN

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

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

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

Interesting to hear the impact of the far-reaching, and likely less well known, impact of COVID for ongoing funding of communication device @SWBrainCEN

Che Ming Leung currently explaining patient profile with great visual use of MacDonald et al (2018) model @SWBrainCEN

Yesterday we hosted our first webinar on the impact of Covid-19 across the neurorehab pathway. After some brief technical hitches(!) it was a fascinating reflection of our SLT role during this time. Thanks to everyone that presented&attended, and watch this space for our next one

Join us! If you’re interested in networking with SLTs working in neurorehab in the South West, study days, webinars, guest speakers, and sharing best practice: email the @RCSLT and ask to be added to the SouthWest Brain Injury CEN basecamp