Therapy

“I believe that by taking speech and language therapy out of a clinical setting into real-life situations, it can be more relaxed and therefore more effective for the individual.” – Trudi Jenkins Specialist neurological speech and language therapy is crucial to the rehabilitation and well-being of people with acquired brain injury and other neurological disorders. [...]

NHS England and the UK government are being urged to reopen an influential speech and language therapy (SLT) service for people with language-led dementias which closed last year. The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, Rare Dementia Support, and Dyscover have written an open letter to the government and NHS England calling for the urgent reinstatement [...]

St Andrew's Healthcare is to host a free CPD Speech and Language webinar. Titled 'Navigating Communication and Emotional Arousal Levels: Principles and Practical Applications in Psychiatric Settings,' the webinar will take place on Wednesday March 6 from 1-2pm. Following significant interest from a recent NR Times article on SLT in Mental Health, join St Andrew's' Lead [...]

In an early new year boost for Calvert Reconnections, case managers and NHS clinicians throughout the UK have praised the centre’s “life-changing” approach to ABI rehabilitation. Following recent experience days and visits to the Keswick-based residential centre, a range of brain injury professionals have shared their thoughts. “Calvert Reconnections is an amazing place,” said Jamie [...]

The US military is to conduct research and clinical trials to determine whether cannabis and psychedelics can help treat service members with TBI and PTSD.

Video reminds of need to be mindful of inclusive communication needs this festive season

A novel drug designed to treat apathy in Parkinson's disease patients is ready to begin clinical trials.

Study reveals window for optimum gains for those whose stroke has led to communication difficulties