RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Episodes

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  RCSLT news October 2026: value of outcomes data, ALN in Wales, oracy, mental health and more 20.10.2026 12m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. In our update this month we are joined by RCSLT colleagues Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Kathryn Moyse, Outcomes and informatics manager. We cover: RCSLT's online outcomes tool, 'the ROOT': what it is, what it does and how we can use the data to show what works.Fonagy review into mental health: https://www.rcslt.org/news/response-to-independent-review-of-mental-health-adhd-and-autism-in-england/Oracy in the curriculum...
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  IJLCD - A systematic review of language and communication intervention research delivered in groups to older adults living in care homes 05.10.2026 20m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. In this episode we chat with Professor Lucy Dipper and Lydia Davis, two of the authors of the paper 'A systematic review of language and communication intervention research delivered in groups to older adults living in care homes' Older adults in care homes may experience reduced communication skills and fewer opportunities for interaction and this can negatively affect their wellbeing. There has been limited research looking into the benefit...
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  RCSLT news September 2026: Experts at Hand, Programmes of government in Scotland and Wales, Health Bill, new interpreters guidance, plus NIHR funding 23.09.2026 14m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. In our update this month we are joined by RCSLT colleagues Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Caroline Wright, Senior Policy Manager, Children and Young People. We cover: The Experts at Hand Programme. https://www.rcslt.org/news/new-guidance-on-developing-the-experts-at-hand-offer/. Please get in touch with Caroline if you are interested in this work by contacting us on info@rcslt.orgRCSLT budget asks: https://www.rcslt.or...
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  IJLCD - Meta-analysis reveals low language capacity in childhood is associated with mental health problems in adulthood 27.08.2026 22m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. In this episode we welcome Dr Jarrad Lum, Associate Professor, Cognitive Neuroscience and Shelby Lim, Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) Candidate, both of Deakin University, Australia, to discuss their paper 'Meta-analysis reveals low language capacity in childhood is associated with mental health problems in adulthood’ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1460-6984.13125 The research builds upon previous studies which showed that childr...
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  RCSLT news August 2026: Invest in SLT campaign; exams access; AHP strategy England; HSSIB community enquiry; mental health in NI; and much more 19.08.2026 10m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs. We cover: Update on 'Invest in SLT' letter to new PM, Andy Burnham: https://www.rcslt.org/news/invest-in-slt-campaign-urges-prime-minister-to-improve-speech-and-language-therapy-access/CAHPO England awards shortlist features several speech and language therapists.New CAPHOs appointed n Wales and Scotland.Northern Ireland Code of Practice to the Menta...
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  IJLCD - Healthcare professionals' experiences and opinions of above cuff vocalisation 10.08.2026 23m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. Please let us know what you think of this podcast. In this episode we chat with Dr Claire Mills about her PhD paper 'Worth a try or a last resort: Healthcare professionals’ experiences and opinions of above cuff vocalisation'. Above Cuff Vocalisation (ACV) is a technique that allows patients with a cuffed tracheostomy tube to speak. A recent systematic review highlighted the limited evidence available for the acceptability, effectivenes...
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  RCSLT news July 2026: New PM and ministers; Experts at hand in England; funding in Wales; NHS AHP strategy and more 23.07.2026 9m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs. We cover: New PM and what this might mean for health and social care. Plus Andy Burnham's previous pledge to the Mikey's Wish 'Invest in SLT' campaign: https://www.rcslt.org/news/invest-in-slt-campaign-letter-delivered-to-downing-street/An update on the 'Experts at Hand' programme for SEND in schools in England. https://www.rcslt.org/news/new-guidanc...
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  RCSLT news June 2026: resignation of PM; King's birthday honours; SEN reform NI; funding in Wales; Health Bill in England and more 23.06.2026 12m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs. We cover: Resignation of Sir Keir Starmer and what it might mean for health and social care.Good news in the King's birthday honours: https://www.rcslt.org/news/speech-and-language-therapy-recognised-in-kings-birthday-honours/ Updates from Northern Ireland including election prep, SEN reform and new guidance, DLD exam work and Voicebox competiti...
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  IJLCD: Speech sound error patterns may signal language disorder in Swedish preschool children with autism 03.06.2026 12m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. In this podcast we chat with Carmela Miniscalo and Anna-Clara Reinholdson about their research which looks at speech sound ability in relation to language ability and non-verbal ability in Swedish pre-school children with ASD. The paper is: Miniscalco, C., Reinholdson, A.-C., Gillberg, C. & Johnels, J.A. (2024) Speech sound error patterns may signal language disorder in Swedish preschool children with autism. International Journal of Lang...
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  RCSLT news May 2026: impact of election results in Wales, Scotland and England; plus State of the Nation report in Wales and AHPs debate in Parliament 18.05.2026 11m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Dr Caroline Walters, External Affairs Manager for Wales and Glenn Carter, Head of Scotland Office.. We cover: Election results in Wales and how we will work with the new government there.Wales State of the Nation report 2026: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-wales-launch-2026-state-of-the-nation-report/ Election results in Scotland and how we in...
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  RCSLT April 2026 news: research opportunities at RCSLT; Invest in SLT; SEND; NHSE workforce plan: Welsh manifestos and more 17.04.2026 12m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. In our update this month we are joined by Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Amit Kulkarni, Head of Research and Outcomes. We cover: Research Champions Professional Network https://www.rcslt.org/members/research/research-networks/#section-2 Relaunch of registration for Clinical Academic Mentors scheme https://www.rcslt.org/members/research/research-networks/#section-3 Link between research and outcomes and decisi...
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  World Voice Day personal stories: RCSLT President Nick Hewer meets Margaret and Jono, two remarkable people with voice difficulties 16.04.2026 28m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. World Voice Day podcast notes For World Voice Day 2026 RCSLT President Nick Hewer met with two people with voice difficulties, Margaret Stoddart and Jono Organ. They chat about their voice conditions, the difficulties they have faced, how speech and language therapy has supported them and what life is like now. About the speakers: Margaret Elvis Presley fan, registered nurse and grandmother of six, Margaret Stoddart works a...
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  IJLCD - UK speech and language therapists' assessment of children's expressive language, and how this reflects the CATALISE statements on DLD 27.03.2026 23m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. 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 whether their practices reflect recommendations from the CATALISE consensus statements (published 2016/17). (CATALISE redefined Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and emphasised the importance of assessing functional impairment and real‑life...
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  RCSLT March News 2026: State of the Nation report from Wales; SEN and SEND news, assisted dying and more 19.03.2026 11m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. 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 report from Wales - giving an update on what's changed since last year's report.Welsh elections.Westminster event on Primary Progressive Aphasia: https://www.rcslt.org/news/invite-your-mp-to-attend-primary-progressive-aphasia-parliamentary-event/&nbs...
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  RCSLT February news 2026: Schools white paper; Scottish election asks; Swallowing Awareness day and other events; letter to Wes Streeting & more 23.02.2026 9m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. 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 manifesto asks: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-scotland-publishes-key-manifesto-asks-ahead-of-2026-elections/ UK wide report on DLD in exams: New report calls for exam reform to support students with Developmental Language Disorder | RCSLTVoicebox ...
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  RCSLT news January 2026: looking ahead; workforce survey; and news from around the UK 26.01.2026 10m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. 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 workforce plan and other focus areas and SEND reform in England. RCSLT workforce survey – call for responses to help us build the evidence base on vacancies and retention: https://www.rcslt.org/news/complete-the-2026-workforce-survey/. Fi...
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  RCSLT news Dec 2025: review of the year; lots in Scotland; head and neck cancer; House of Lords committee on Autism Act and more 16.12.2025 11m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers: Big news from 2025, including RCSLT successes such as the Invest in SLT debate, Voicebox competition in Scotland, Language Launchpad and launch of AHPF Cymru in Wales; the budget in England.Lots happening in Scotland around children and young people. RCSLT particularly welcomes the 'Early years speech, language and communication action plan': https...
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  IJLCD - Six questions, eight years later: identifying early predictors of language development 12.12.2025 25m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. In this podcast we chat with Loretta Gasparini about the research she led on finding a robust predictor tool for persistent language disorders. The aim of this research is to identify young children who are likely to have persisting language difficulties, so that we can recruit them into research, build a strong evidence base and ultimately support them to thrive. The paper is: Identifying early language predictors: A replication of G...
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  RCSLT News November 2025: NHS news, oracy, waiting times, Scottish Advanced Practice guidance for AHPs, assistive dying and more 19.11.2025 9m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers: Update on the NHS in England.Curriculum review - our definition of oracy adopted and evidence based approach on adaptation for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-response-to-the-curriculum-review-final-report/Engagement with the Chief Medical Officer, Sir Chris Whitty, on the ...
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  Awake craniotomy: speech and language therapists at the cutting edge 13.11.2025 25m

  Please let us know what you think of this podcast. Join us as we uncover the fascinating role of speech and language therapists working in awake craniotomy. We go to Birmingham to meet SLT Georgie Harrington and Mr Ismail Ughratdar, Consultant neurosurgeon to find out how they work as part of a team. Donald Innes, an expert by experience, who has had two awake craniotomies, shares his story and thoughts about the process. Kathleen Graham, SLT and now senior project manager for the RCSLT and l...