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RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Speech and Language Therapy
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This is the official podcast of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists - RCSLT. 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 profes... more

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In this podcast we chat with Hannah Waine and Sally Bates about their research which looks at how UK speech and language therapists assess children’s expressive language, in particular looking at wh... more

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In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Pippa Cotterill, Head of Wales office at the RCSLT and they cover: 

• Second State of the Nation repo... more

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In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers: 

• Schools white paper in England and SEND provision- what we know so far.

• Scottish election manife... more

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In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers: 

• Looking ahead – events on the horizon for 2026 including Scottish and Welsh elections, the NHSE wo... more

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Pippa Cotterill
Head of Wales Office
RCSLT Wales Office
Episode: RCSLT March News: State of the Nation report from Wales; SEN and SEND news, assisted dying and more
Loretta Gasparini
PhD student at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and the University of Melbourne.
Murdoch Children's Research Institute, University of Melbourne
Episode: IJLCD - Six questions, eight years later: identifying early predictors of language development
Donald Innes
Patient who underwent awake craniotomies
Episode: Awake craniotomy: speech and language therapists at the cutting edge
Bronwyn Hemsley
Professor of Speech Pathology at the University of Technology Sydney and Head of Discipline
University of Technology Sydney
Episode: Findings of a systematic review of interventions based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition
Lucy Bryant
Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney
University of Technology Sydney
Episode: Findings of a systematic review of interventions based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition
Steve Jamieson
CEO of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Episode: RCSLT News October 2025: update from CEO and key policy news
Anna Ekström
Senior lecturer at Linköping University with a background in cognitive science
Linköping University
Episode: IJLCD: 'It depends who I'm with' - How young people with developmental language disorder describe their experiences of language and communication in school
Olof Sandgren
Senior lecturer in Speech Language Pathology at Lund University
Lund University
Episode: IJLCD: 'It depends who I'm with' - How young people with developmental language disorder describe their experiences of language and communication in school
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

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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 (facilitator and commentator)

Reviews

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 Kingdom5 years ago
  • Super informative podcast

    Really great podcast. Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mks20
    United Kingdom6 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 Kingdom6 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 States6 years ago
  • London

    A great resource for SLTs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacques_Strauss
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Praise for accessible, informative content useful for practitioners and educators.
Audience finds the discussions relevant and resourceful for professional development.
Listeners praise the breadth and practicality of SLT topics.
Appreciation for coverage of NHS and policy updates.
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IJLCD - Six questions, eight years later: identifying early predictors of language development
Q: Can you tell us more about what these questions were?
The questions include assessing grammar skills and vocabulary usage, such as whether the child says specific words or how the parent perceives the child's behavior.
IJLCD - Six questions, eight years later: identifying early predictors of language development
Q: What clinical question were you trying to answer?
We were trying to answer how we can identify young children who are likelier to have persisting language difficulties or disorder using a very quick approach that's suitable for population-wide use.
IJLCD: 'It depends who I'm with' - How young people with developmental language disorder describe their experiences of language and communication in school
Q: What does the study tell us about what therapists should be doing?
The study highlights the need for therapists to assess language abilities considering various situational factors and to engage in conversation with the affected individuals.
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.

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The show centers on the field of speech and language therapy, with frequent dives into policy, NHS workforce, funding, and education reforms that affect clinicians, students, and patients. Episodes feature updates from professional bodies, analyses of NHS and government plans, and practical discussions about service delivery, early language development, and innovative clinical practices. A recurring strength is highlighting real-world impacts—ranging from school-based SLT integration to neurosurgery collaborations and disability inclusion—often pairing policy context with practitioner and patient perspectives. Noteworthy is the mix of high-level policy discourse with clinically grounded topics and guest-driven conversations, making it valua... more

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1. Pippa Cotterill
2. Loretta Gasparini
3. Donald Innes
4. Bronwyn Hemsley
5. Lucy Bryant
6. Steve Jamieson
7. Anna Ekström
8. Olof Sandgren

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