Speech and Language Therapy BCHC

Speech sound therapy in the clinic this morning! Love using my abacus to help reach 100 repetitions of sounds😁🗣️ #ChildSLT #ChildBCHC

Screens have become a big part of daily life! We want to ensure we are continuing to support children’s communication and language development through interaction and real life experiences. See our below handout for tips on screen time 📱🗣️ #childbchc #childSLT

A fab day of updates and CPD for our #ChildSLT team today, great to have everyone together!

Last Friday, #childBCHC attended a conference where we delivered training on ‘How to support children with Developmental Language Disorder in the classroom’ for teachers and teaching assistants. See below some of the resources we discussed! #DLD #developmentallanguagedisorder

Exciting day for the inpatient #AdultRehabilitationBCHC SLT team - B6's are now beginning their introduction to FEES! Discussing competency frameworks, laryngeal anatomy and normal swallow presentations🤓 Thank you to our amazing Dysphagia Lead Naomi for leading this session 😍👏

This week is Learning Disability Week, raising awareness to make a difference in our communities and to show that people with learning disabilities should be and want to be seen, heard, and valued. For more information, go to @mencap_charity mencap.org.uk/learningdisabi…

People with a learning disability are being left out of the conversation on jobs. We're working to change that this #LearningDisabilityWeek. @jon_sparkes OBE, Mencap's Chief executive, has written a guest post on One Million Futures | Substack brnw.ch/21x3tuP

Communication is a human right. During #AphasiaAwarenessMonth we’re highlighting the importance of accessible materials, support and specialist speech and language therapy for people living with aphasia. Learn More: wakelet.com/wake/fzhyvtURl…

📢🧠 New guidance on ABI and CCD is now available from the RCSLT. If you work with anyone affected by ABI or CCD, this is essential reading 📖 🔗 Read the guidance: rcslt.org/news/new-abi... #ABI #AcquiredBrainInjury #CCD #Rehabilitation #Healthcare #RCSLT

Anti Racism Focus Group Tuesday 16th June - 12 noon - 1.30 pm Please note: **This meeting will now be online only** @bhamcommunity @BchcCdn @bchcdansn @Bchcstaffcarers @BCHC_WEN @bchclgbt Open to all staff, to join click here: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/…

@TheStrokeAssoc @TheStrokeAssoc has further information about Aphasia Awareness Month here: stroke.org.uk/aphasia-awaren… 🗣

Well done to Rob and the therapy teams involved 👏 Also fantastic to hear about how beneficial @TheStrokeAssoc "Aphasia and Accessible Voices Group" is for stroke survivors 👏 We love hearing about patient voice projects in the SLT #AdultRehabilitationBCHC Team!

Wonderful to read Rob's story written for @TheStrokeAssoc for #AphasiaAwarenessMonth. Rob had SLT #AdultRehabilitationBCHC in inpatient and community @bhamcommunity services and made a fantastic recovery! 👏 stroke.org.uk/aphasia-awaren… @AsrBchc #mysltday #aphasia #rehabilitation

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re highlighting the link between communication and mental health. SLCN can affect how children and young people understand others, express themselves and build relationships. Learn more about how SLTs can support👇 🔗rcslt.org/speech-and-lan…

Race and Speak Listening Session Monday 18th May 12 noon - 1.15 pm Seminar Room 2, Birmingham Dental Hospital and via MS Teams. @bhamcommunity @BchcCdn Open to all staff. To join click here: gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/…

🤟 Deaf Awareness Week UK 2026 | 4–10 May 🤟 A week to celebrate Deaf culture & BSL, raise awareness, and promote accessibility & inclusion for all. 💙 Let’s listen, learn, support Deaf voices, and break down barriers together. #DeafAwarenessWeek #BSL #Accessibility #Inclusion

Staff training with our Advanced Fluency Specialist, Juliet, who shared valuable insights, guidance, and practical strategies to help us better support children who stammer in schools

New B5 opportunities available in our #ChildSLT team @bhamcommunity in the North locality. More info at jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba… closing 7th May @BCUSALTSOC @BCUHELS @DMUSLTprogramme @WestMidRCSLTHub

We asked 1,657 people with MS about their experiences with MS and other people’s perceptions. 💬 They told us how assumptions have impacted them. #MSThinkAgain 1/2

This week marks MS Awareness Week, highlighting multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition that affects more than 150,000 people across the UK. #MSAwarenessWeek #MSAwareness