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What value is there in allied health professional research? To consider this question Sophie Chalmers, Hazel Roddam and fellow researchers conducted a systematic review, which explored the value of research engagement specifically by AHPs, and also considered mechanisms which might connect research engagement with healthcare performance. In this podcast Sophie and Hazel discuss their research and its implications. We cover: Interviewees: Resources: 1. Link to paper being discussed The value of allied health professional research engagement on healthcare performance: a systematic review S. Chalmers, J. Hill, L. Connell, S. Ackerley, A. Kulkarni & H. Roddam, BMC Health Services Research, volume 23, Article number: 766 (2023) https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12913-023-09555-9 2. Link to bitesize resources from this paper: Infographic: https://twitter.com/SChalmersSLT/status/1687172202553102336/photo/1 AHPs2mintalks video: https://x.com/SChalmersSLT/status/1684863198434844673?s=20 3. NIHR research capacity building funding streams Information resource for all AHPs https://cahpr.csp.org.uk/news/2024-03-12-new-nihr-research-training-development-career-awards 4. NHS England Multi professional research capabilities framework launched February 2024 https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk/research-framework-launched/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo 5. Related paper ‘It depends’: what 86 systematic reviews tell us about what strategies to use to support the use of research in clinical practice Annette Boaz, Juan Baeza, Alec Fraser & Erik Persson Implementation Science volume 19, Article number: 15 (2024) https://implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13012-024-01337-z <

In April's news: - The RCSLT Member survey is open now for members to have their say: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-member-survey-2024/ - There are RCSLT board and committee vacancies open now, including lay positions: www.rcslt.org/news/trustee-and-c…ee-vacancies-2024/ - RCSLT will be at Birmingham Pride in with partnership with the SLT Pride Network. Participating in Birmingham Pride is an opportunity for celebration and joy, as well as an important platform to voice the inequalities that still exist for the LGBTQIA+ community. www.rcslt.org/news/join-the-rcsl…ide-in-birmingham/ - The third in a series of webinars about the Professional development framework is taking place on Thursday 25 April. - Watch out for news on our upcoming RCSLT Connect events which will be around the UK. - Hear about the National Audit Office report on the NHS Workforce plan: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-welcome…hs-workforce-plan/ - RCSLT's response to separate nursing pay scale consultation www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-respons…cale-consultation/ - Waiting lists in Northern Ireland and media exposure there - Parliamentary petitions: Increase investment in speech and language therapy: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/657935 Review how to make Parliamentary debates inclusive of communication difference: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/658364 Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT and Cara McDonagh, Director of Engagement and Communications at the RCSLT.

In March's news: - Response to the Budget - Vacancies in speech and language therapy survey - Nurses' pay scale response - Buckland review of autism employment https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-response-to-the-buckland-review-of-autism-employment/ - Scottish Parliament committee evidence - Ramadan guidance https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/RCSLT_Ramadan_Guidance_FINAL.pdf - #InvestInSLT petition reaches 10,000 signatures: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/657935 - Swallow Awareness Day event in the Senedd Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.

How can you support LGBTQIA+ colleagues in the workplace? In this podcast we speak with two of the authors of new guidance that deals with just that question. We cover: - An introduction to the guidance, and supporting tools. - Why it matters. - Why it is everyone's business, even if you do not identify as LGBTQIA+. - How to use it as individuals or in teams. - Understanding intersectionality. Interviewees: Kate Boot, Clinical Locality Lead (Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Hampshire), Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner Jessica Davies, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist- Acute Medicine Team Lead, St Helier Hospital ,Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Resources: Guidance on supporting LGBTQIA+ colleagues in the workplace: a guide for all: https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/supporting-lgbtqia-colleagues-in-the-workplace-a-guide-for-all/ The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

In February's news: - RCSLT joins organisations from around Europe to declare a commitment to support children who face language challenges. https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-joins-the-historic-launch-of-atlas-think-first-manifesto-at-the-house-of-lords/ - What the return to power sharing in Northern Ireland means for speech and language therapy: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-ni-welcomes-assembly-motion/ - Local council cuts in Scotland. - Wales to go big on Swallowing Awareness Day and update on youth justice summit. https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-wales-plays-key-role-in-welsh-government-summit-on-youth-justice/ - Latest campaigning for the general election. https://www.rcslt.org/news/call-to-party-leaders-letstalkcommunication/ - Tell us about your vacancy situation in our latest vacnacies survey: https://www.rcslt.org/policy-and-influencing/uk-wide/vacancy-survey/ - and much more. This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.

What happens to children on a waiting list when they aren't receiving treatment? How many continue to need intervention and how many improve spontaneously? It's difficult to research because it's too hard to collect this data ethically and also without impacting the subjects and therefore potentially changing the results. Nevertheless, occasional opportunities arise for reviewing data from waiting lists. In this podcast we chat with Elizabeth and Sue about their research into an ethnically diverse community paediatric speech and language therapy service waiting list in the UK, where levels of social disadvantage are high. The paper is: Outcomes from a community speech and language therapy service treatment waiting list: The natural history of 525 children with identified speech and language needs https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1460-6984.12877 Elizabeth Hesketh, Paul White, Doug Simkiss & Sue Roulstone First Published: 15 May 2023 Useful resources: Outcome measurement overview: https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/guidance-for-delivering-slt-services/outcome-measurement/#section-2 RCSLT Online Outcome Tool ('ROOT'): https://rcslt-root.org Interview with Professor Pam Enderby: https://soundcloud.com/rcslt/rcslt-podcast-pam_enderby-31-07-2020 Find out more about ROOT: https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/guidance-for-delivering-slt-services/outcome-measurement/#section-2 Enderby, P. and John, A. (2019) Therapy Outcome Measure User Guide. Croydon: J& R Press Ltd Language growth in children with heterogeneous language disorders: a population study, Courtenay Frazier Norbury , George Vamvakas, Debbie Gooch, Gillian Baird, Tony Charman , Emily Simonoff, Andrew Pickles Child Psychol Psychiatry; 2017 Oct;58 (10) :109 2-1105., https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jcpp.12793 PROTOCOL: Language interventions for improving oral language outcomes in children with neurodevelopmental disorders: A systematic review - Nordahl‐Hansen - 2019 - Campbell Systematic Reviews - Wiley Online Library https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cl2.1062 NOTES: For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like further information on the research terms used in the podcast, or many other aspects of research design, please navigate to the ‘Sage Research Methods’ collection from the Research Methods page of the RCSLT website’. The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance producer, on behalf of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.

In January's news: - Workforce projects for 2024 - including roll out and embedding of the professional development framework; curriculum review; review of Newly Qualified Practitioner competencies; preceptorship; placement expansion; supporting the support workforce; career opportunities including enhanced practice and advanced clinical practice. Supported by funding from NHSE - but to work across the UK. - Results of the second vacancies survey published today and third survey launched. - Current workstreams on equality, diversity and inclusion. - Other key issues around the UK. - Launch of the Voicebox joke telling competition for children in Scotland. This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT and Judith Broll, Director of Professional Development.

What happens to children on a waiting list when they aren't receiving treatment? How many continue to need intervention and how many improve spontaneously? It's difficult to research because it's too hard to collect this data ethically and also without impacting the subjects and therefore potentially changing the results. Nevertheless, occasional opportunities arise for reviewing data from waiting lists. In this podcast we chat with Elizabeth and Sue about their research into an ethnically diverse community paediatric speech and language therapy service waiting list in the UK, where levels of social disadvantage are high. The paper is: Outcomes from a community speech and language therapy service treatment waiting list: The natural history of 525 children with identified speech and language needs Elizabeth Hesketh, Paul White, Doug Simkiss & Sue Roulstone First Published: 15 May 2023 Useful resources: Outcome measurement overview: https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/guidance-for-delivering-slt-services/outcome-measurement/#section-2 Interview with Professor Pam Enderby https://soundcloud.com/rcslt/rcslt-podcast-pam_enderby-31-07-2020 Find out more about ROOT: www.rcslt.org/speech-and-languag…urement/#section-2 NOTES: For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like further information on the research terms used in the podcast, or many other aspects of research design, please navigate to the ‘Sage Research Methods’ collection from the Research Methods page of the RCSLT website’. The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance producer, on behalf of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.

In December's news: - Roll call of the sucesses of 2023, in spite of the severe challenges - Key issues for the speech and language therapy profession around the UK at the moment - What to expect in 2024 This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.

The RCSLT has published a position paper on the use of thickened fluids in the management of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulty (dysphagia). In this podcast we speak with the team behind the paper. We cover: Interviewees: Resources: Link to the position paper: https://www.rcslt.org/members/clinical-guidance/dysphagia/thickened-fluids The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

In November's news catch up: - RCSLT CEO Steve Jamieson tells us about the many different places he's been to meet RCSLT members - across the four nations of the UK and in a huge range of settings. - He tells us what he's learned from that experience and how that is shaping his thinking. - Overview of the recent Parliamentary event hosted by Saqib Bhatti MP and with broadcaster Chris Kamara. - A summary of key things happening around the UK which listeners will be interested in including: - RCSLT Wales gives evidence to Senedd enquiry on education https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-gives-evidence-to-senedd-enquiry-on-access-to-education/ - RCSLT Wales and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board host visit with minister for health and social services, Eluned Morgan, https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-wales-host-visit-with-minister-for-health-and-social-services/ - Wins in areas of autism, stroke and early years. Please do feedback on our podcasts to help us improve them: tinyurl.com/RCSLTPodcastFeedback. Thank you! This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.

For Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day 2023 we pulled together a panel of two people living with DLD and a professor who is an expert in this field and one of the founders of the awareness day. We cover: - What is DLD? - Why is it important to get a diagnosis? - What is tricky about living with DLD? - Is there anything good about it? - What can help? - What needs to change? - What is the focus of DLD Awareness Day 2023? Interviewees: Ioan Berry, a young man with Developmental Language Disorder Sophie Franks, dedicated RADLD Ambassador and adult with DLD Professor Courtenay Norbury, Professor of Developmental Disorders of Language and Cognition Psychology and Language Sciences, UCL Resources: RADLD - Raising Awareness of DLD Day RCSLT DLD factsheet RCSLT DLD clinical information Me and DLD: Living with a hidden disability Giving Voice Twitter takeover by Ioan Berry, 2021 DLD DAY 15th October 2021 (Developmental language disorder) Sophie’s DLD in Adulthood Speaking up for developmental language disorder: the top 10 priorities for research The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

In October's news: - RCSLT awards https://www.rcslt.org/news/congratulations-to-all-the-amazing-award-winners/ - Party conference season - Intermediate care framework for rehab, reablement and recovery following hospital discharge - NIHCR evidence on aphasia after stroke - Focus on DLD Please do feedback on our podcasts to help us improve them: tinyurl.com/RCSLTPodcastFeedback. Thank you! This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.

Most people diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) will develop speech impairment over the course of the disease. Some will develop cognitive, linguistic or behavioural disturbance. Does this impact their ability to be involved in and make decisions about their healthcare? In this podcast we chat with Dr Camille Paynter and Dr Susan Mathers about their research into this question. The paper is: The impact of communication on healthcare involvement for people living with motor neurone disease and the careers: A longitudinal qualitative study. Camille Paynter, Susan Mathers, Heidi Gregory, Adam P. Vogel, Madeline Cruice First Published: 21 July 2022 Useful resources: Access the paper here: The impact of communication on healthcare involvement for people living with motor neurone disease and the careers: A longitudinal qualitative study. How people living with motor neurone disease and their carers experience healthcare decision making: a qualitative exploration. Paynter C, Mathers S, Gregory H, Vogel AP, Cruice M. Disabil Rehabil. 2022 Jun;44(13):3095-3103. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1855261. Using the Concept of Health Literacy to Understand How People Living with Motor Neurone Disease and Carers Engage in Healthcare: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study. Paynter C, Mathers S, Gregory H, Vogel AP, Cruice M. Healthcare (Basel). 2022 Jul 24;10(8):1371. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10081371. Communication and cognitive impairments and health care decision making in MND: A narrative review. Paynter C, Cruice M, Mathers S, Gregory H, Vogel AP. J Eval Clin Pract. 2019 Dec;25(6):1182-1192. doi: 10.1111/jep.13219. NOTES: For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like further information on the research terms used in the podcast, or many other aspects of research design, please navigate to the ‘Sage Research Methods’ collection from the Research Methods page of the RCSLT website’. The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance producer, on behalf of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.

In September's news: - Autumn is a busy time in politics. Find out how the RCSLT is engaging to ensure speech and language therapy is represented. - Travelling around the UK - how the RCSLT is engaging with members face to face across the four nations. - Our submission of evidence to the Times Health Commission. https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-submits-evidence-to-the-times-health-commission/ - ICS project - Autism guidance and McGowan mandatory training - Vacancies survey Please do feedback on our podcasts to help us improve them: tinyurl.com/RCSLTPodcastFeedback. Thank you! This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.

In August's news: - Members - how to help us know more about the profession by completing your member profiles. (Login to your RCSLT 'My account' and click on 'Your profile' to access this.) - Takeaways from RCSLT visit to IALP 32nd world congress: ialpauckland2023.org/ - RCSLT outcomes work and ROOT tool www.rcslt.org/speech-and-languag…tcome-measurement/ - RCSLT events and webinars www.rcslt.org/events/ - RCSLT conference bookings: www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-conference-2023/ - 2nd vacancy survey www.rcslt.org/news/second-vacanc…t-survey-now-open/ - HCPC standards of proficiency www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/standar…s-of-proficiency/ Please do feedback on our podcasts to help us improve them: tinyurl.com/RCSLTPodcastFeedback. Thank you! This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT and Cara McDonagh, Director of Engagement and Communication.

In this podcast we bring together colleagues to discuss professional development frameworks and ways to use them effectively for career planning. We cover: Interviewees: Dr Stephanie Tempest FCIPD, occupational therapist / workforce learning and development consultant, Stephanie Tempest Consultancy Ltd Dr Nikki Daniels, Head of Communities and Connections, Royal College of Occupational Therapists Mark Singleton, Learning and Development Manager, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Victoria Harris, Head of Learning, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Resources: Kawa model: https://www.kawamodel.com/v1/ RCSLT Professional development framework: https://www.rcslt.org/learning/professional-development-framework/ RCOT Professional development framework: https://www.rcot.co.uk/publications/career-development-framework The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

In July's news: - Response to the long-awaited NHS England workforce plan. www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-respons…rm-workforce-plan/ - How RCSLT is responding to shortages and waiting lists. - Senedd debate on criminal justice. - Student numbers in the nations. - Scottish children and young people posts for speech and language therapy and conversations with local government. www.rcslt.org/news/troubling-tim…erapy-in-scotland/ - Children's language and the pandemic. - Labour's oracy announcement. www.rcslt.org/news/responding-to…rs-to-opportunity/ - RCSLT conference bookings: www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-conference-2023/ Please do feedback on our podcasts to help us improve them: tinyurl.com/RCSLTPodcastFeedback. Thank you! This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT.

'Primary progressive aphasia (PPA)' is an umbrella term for a group of language-led dementias which leave people unable to communicate effectively with others. PPA can have a devastating impact on people's ability to function and socialise. Speech and language therapy offers a range of potential benefits to people with PPA. However, until now there has been little research asking them and their families about what help they would like from speech and language therapy. In this podcast we chat with Chris Hardy, Anna Volkmer, Jason Warren about their research (*and that of colleagues) about their research to answer that question. The paper is: ‘Like going into a chocolate shop, blindfolded’: What do people with primary progressive aphasia want from speech and language therapy? *Maria Loizidou, Emilie Brotherhood, Emma Harding, Sebastian Crutch, Jason D. Warren, Chris J.D. Hardy, Anna Volkmer First Published: 30 November 2022 Useful resources: Access the paper here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1460-6984.12818 Further resources: Rare dementia support https://www.raredementiasupport.org/primary-progressive-aphasia/ A. Volkmer, J. Cartwright, L. Ruggero, A. Beales, J. Gallée, S. Grasso, M. Henry, R. Jokel, J. Kindell, R. Khayum, M. Pozzebon, E. Rochon, C. Taylor-Rubin, R. Townsend, F. Walker, S. Beeke & D. Hersh (2023) 'Principles and philosophies for speech and language therapists working with people with primary progressive aphasia: an international expert consensus' , Disability and Rehabilitation, 45:6, 1063-1078, DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2051080 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/09638288.2022.2051080?needAccess=true&role=button Marshall, C.R., Hardy, C.J.D., Volkmer, A. et al. Primary progressive aphasia: a clinical approach. J Neurol 265, 1474–1490 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-018-8762-6 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00415-018-8762- NOTES: For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like further information on the research terms used in the podcast, or many other aspects of research design, please navigate to the ‘Sage Research Methods’ collection from the Research Methods page of the RCSLT website’. The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance producer, on behalf of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.

In RCSLT's June 2023 podcast: Useful links: www.rcslt.org/help-and-support/contact-us/www.rcslt.org/members/get-involv…-reform-programme/www.rcslt.org/news/new-support-w…hub-and-framework/www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-profess…d-to-support-slts/www.rcslt.org/help-and-support/contact-us/www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LG5HC3RThis interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Judith Broll, Director of Professional Development, at the RCSLT.