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RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Speech and Language Therapy
RCSLT
General Election
Parliament
Professional Development Framework
LGBTQIA+
Research Engagement
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Children's Services
Science Instruction
Waiting Lists
Intervention Efficacy
Therapy Outcome Measures
NHS
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Wales
Scottish Parliament
NHS England
Health Performance

This is the official podcast of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists - RSCLT. We were established on 6 January 1945 to promote the art and science of speech and language therapy – the care for individuals with communication, swallowing, eating and drinking difficulties.We are the professional body for speech and language therapists in the UK; providing leadership and setting profess... more

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Latest Episodes

In our update this month:

 

For Wales:

• Preparing for the Senedd elections in 2026: www.rcslt.org/wales/#section-2 

• Work has begun on a Welsh language version of CAUK training, funded by the National Lottery. (See original CAUK training: ... more

In our update this month:

• Exploring the workforce implications of waiting lists in children and young people’s speech and language therapy services.

• Response to the 10-year health plan for England.

• Continued focus on SEND in England and propos... more

A report, ‘SLTs on the tight rope: Learning from the experiences of disabled SLTs in the workplace’ (April 2025) by Mélanie Gréaux explores the experiences of disabled Speech and Language Therapists and what we can do to promote disability inclusion ... more

This podcast is the first of two podcasts looking at the experiences of disabled speech and languages.

We open in this episode with an interview with Mélanie Gréaux, author of a report  published early April,  ‘SLTs on the tight rope: Learning from ... more

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Mélanie Gréaux
Speech and Language Therapist and author of the RCSLT report on disabled SLTs
RCSLT
Episode: Learning from the experiences of disabled SLTs: part 1 of 2
Steve Jamieson
CEO of RCSLT
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Episode: RCSLT News May 2025: update from CEO Steve Jamieson, plus news of exciting policy wins
Ruth Sedgewick
Head of the Northern Ireland Office
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Episode: RCSLT News April 2025: focus on Northern Ireland, plus updates from around the UK
Kerri Ichikavis
Speech and Language Therapist, Research Fellow at University College London, and PhD candidate
University College London
Episode: IJLCD - Developing and piloting a functional numeracy assessment for people with aphasia
Caroline Newton
Associate Professor at University College London, background in linguistics, focusing on aphasia
University College London
Episode: IJLCD - Developing and piloting a functional numeracy assessment for people with aphasia
Richard Cave
A speech language therapist and researcher at UCL, co-director of the Center for Digital Language Inclusion.
University College London
Episode: What's happening at the juxtaposition of AI and speech & language therapy?
Abi Roper
Research fellow and speech and language therapist based at City University of London
City University of London
Episode: How is AI being used to support people with aphasia - a language disorder which affects a person's ability to speak and understand?
Caitlin Longman
Accessibility lead at the Stroke Association and guest lecturer at Strathclyde University
Stroke Association
Episode: How is AI being used to support people with aphasia - a language disorder which affects a person's ability to speak and understand?
Janet Rockliffe
Accessibility assistant at the Stroke Association
Stroke Association
Episode: How is AI being used to support people with aphasia - a language disorder which affects a person's ability to speak and understand?

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Vicki Harris
Head of Learning at the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Jacques Strauss
Host of the RCSLT podcast.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Excellent Listening

    A great series of pods from College that are very listenable. As a Practice Educator it was very interesting to listen to the series of clinical placement episodes. The episode about working at Feltham is also a highlight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leipziger WB
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Super informative podcast

    Really great podcast. Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mks20
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Interesting insight into some challenges of the SLT profession

    As a pharmacist in the NHS, it’s great to see professions discuss and intimately educate theirs peers on some of the challenges they encounter when dealing with patient care.

    It would be great to see something similar from the RPSGB

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pharm_Anthony
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast.

    This is an amazing podcast. Love the content . As a mental health professional, I think this is a wonderful podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elliot the Bulldog
    United States5 years ago
  • London

    A great resource for SLTs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacques_Strauss
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Listeners find the content to be highly informative, particularly appreciating the focus on clinical challenges and advancements in speech and language therapy.

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RCSLT November News Podcast - Irma Donaldson
Q: What challenges are you seeing in the profession at the moment?
Irma notes that the profession is facing challenges related to workforce shortages, funding, and engagement with members, which affect service delivery.
RCSLT November News Podcast - Irma Donaldson
Q: What is your vision for the Rcslt and for the speech and language therapy profession more broadly?
Irma envisions increased public awareness of what speech and language therapists do, which would help attract a diverse workforce and improve service delivery.
ILJCD: Barriers and Facilitators to Communication Partner Training
Q: What should clinicians be doing?
Clinicians should reflect on their practice and consider integrating communication partner training as part of usual care and to communicate its benefits to families.
ILJCD: Barriers and Facilitators to Communication Partner Training
Q: What were the main findings?
We found that the majority of studies indicated environmental constraints, clinician perceptions, and variable family access as barriers to providing effective communication partner training.
ILJCD: Barriers and Facilitators to Communication Partner Training
Q: What clinical questions were you trying to answer?
We were trying to understand what were the key barriers and facilitators for speech language therapists in providing communication partner training.

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Focusing on the field of speech and language therapy, this podcast brings attention to various essential topics including current challenges faced by speech and language therapists, the integration of technology in therapy, and updates on impactful initiatives within the profession. Episodes feature discussions with experts, practitioners, and advocates about the latest research, tools, and best practices, all aimed at enhancing the quality of care for individuals with communication and related disorders. Notably, the content spans across various settings and professions involved in speech therapy, ensuring a comprehensive look at this critical healthcare area.

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