Kate Parfitt

Fantastic visit to Neath Port Talbot Youth Justice service with @SteveJamieson12 Great to meet with speech & language therapists working in youth justice teams across Wales & other professionals who work with them. Clear the vital role SLTs play within justice system.

Great to have @CotterillPippa @RCSLTWales join us at @NPTYouthJustice for our South Wales YJ/SEBD peer support group. Looking forward to what 2024 has to bring

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What a difference 10 years makes. SLT in Youth Justice in South Wales in 2013 vs SLT in Youth Justice in South Wales in 2023. @RCSLTWales #VoiceForJustice

Thank you @SLTMetCaerdydd for inviting us to lecture to your fabulous 3rd year students about working in Youth Justice Services. Brilliant discussion and ideas. Looking forward to working with some students on placement over the next couple of months.

🧵(1/6) Really pleased that the strong recommendations from @seneddequality report on the speech, language & communication needs (SLCN) of young people within the criminal justice system were discussed as part of the debate on criminal justice blueprints. senedd.tv/Meeting/Clip/5…

A fantastic day meeting with a range of professionals at The All Wales Neurodevelopmental CEN. Insightful and inspiring talks from Chris Bonello @AutisticNW, Emily Price @AutisticSlt and Dr Rachael Davis @rachaelvdavis Next event in person in Cardiff, 30.04.24, save the date

Brilliant morning meeting with SLTs in Youth Justice and SEBD services across South Wales. Great to discuss service developments and network! @KimJenks_SLT @kearcher08 @Laura_C_Evans @RCSLTWales @ABUHB_Speech

A totally inspiring day-Thanks to the #SLPeeps across South Wales who showcased the profession to @SteveJamieson12 Some reflections 🔵clear emphasis on All Wales approach 🔵Real focus on person centred care 🔵SLTs key role in population health & tackling health inequalities.