Karen Gurney slt2b
@karen___gee
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SLT student @UniofReading. Former SLTA on the HASU/ASU at Wycombe Hospital, and back there whenever possible. Loving learning later in life. #probablyreading
Oxfordshire
Joined June 2024
Nice to see apprenticeship student @EmilyASLT in this quarter's @RCSLT Bulletin discussing practical examples of making medical information / procedures more accessible for people with learning disabilities. #mySLTday #SLTatBCU
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Our guidance on acquired brain injury is out for consultation. We're inviting input from SLTs, relevant organizations & the public. We want to hear from individuals w/ brain injuries & their families to ensure the guidance is comprehensive & inclusive. https://t.co/lLsVZAoYVx
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If you’d like to experiment with increasing dose within your aphasia service, this practical book shares lots of ideas for holistic aphasia interventions as well as implementing an ICAP service. @JeanRutter4 @BethGooding4 @catherineoff @MadelineCruice @CathySparkes @volkmer_anna
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Not due to start my new #slt job with @BHTSLT for several weeks yet. But, was invited to a work social yesterday evening and popped into the office beforehand. Saw this on the office board. Love it!#gettingexcited #feelinglucky @BucksHealthcare
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Interested to know more about Dyscover’s service for people with #PrimaryProgressiveAphasia? Sign up to our Virtual visitor session next Weds 7 May #languageleddementia @dyscoveraphasia DM or email me
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The wonderful Helen Moffatt was on @ThePianoUK yesterday evening! Helen has #PPA and wrote her composition all about how it feels to have these communication difficulties - what a ray of hope for others @RareDementia @dyscoveraphasia
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Did Helen’s performance move you? You can now download her original composition ‘Out of the Box’ from our online shop with all proceeds going to @RareDementia - a support service that we proudly fund 💜
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Out of the Box is a heartfelt original piano piece composed by Helen Moffatt, a primary school music teacher and member of Rare Dementia Support, who lives with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) - a...
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"In our uniqueness, we make harmony." I've been looking out for this episode of @ThePianoUK since Helen spoke about her #PPA at the recent PPA awareness day organised by @volkmer_anna and @RosemaryTowns15. Well done Helen, you communicate with huge eloquence. @RareDementia
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This month I’m looking forward to running two study days: - support, supervision and self care - working with people with CCD across the pathway. Email sltstudydays@gmail.com to book your place.
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We are doing a survey to understand why other professionals do/don't refer people with Primary Progressive Aphasia for speech-language support We want Drs, nurses, psychologists, social workers, OTs, PTs & any other profession. Survey link:
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"Remember, your voice is you". Powerful story. Thank you @histon_mike, for sharing.
This #WorldVoiceDay, we are highlighting the impact that losing your voice has on those living with #MND. Mike (@histon_mike) has shared his experience of voice loss, including some advice and guidance for people when talking to those who have communication difficulties.
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We really enjoyed this feature on @BBC Morning Live programme focusing on Parkinson's & how speech & language therapy can support those with #Parkinsons Broadcaster Jon Stapleton & SLT Natalie Cooper discuss & explore techniques to help Watch from 29:11
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Join Gethin Jones, Helen Skelton, Michelle Ackerley and the team for conversation, advice and tips to make your day that little bit easier.
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Today, we spotlight the life-changing impact of speech and language therapy on people with Parkinson’s. 📄 Factsheet: https://t.co/SVU3XK7LIj 🎥 Webinar: https://t.co/4G252cJbOu
#WorldParkinsonsDay #SLT
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I am looking forward to running this study day for SLTAs with @BCAphasia.
📢 Still places left on #BetterConversations 1 day online training for #SLTA and rehab assistants with a special interest in communication difficulties in adults - 7 May. #SLT pass it on to the assistants you work with! Booking link👇 @volkmer_anna @clairefarring20 @SusieWSLT
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📢 Still places left on #BetterConversations 1 day online training for #SLTA and rehab assistants with a special interest in communication difficulties in adults - 7 May. #SLT pass it on to the assistants you work with! Booking link👇 @volkmer_anna @clairefarring20 @SusieWSLT
Our #BetterConversations training for #SLTA was so popular in 2024 that we are running this 1 day course again on 7 May 2025 on zoom - book here
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Thanks to our wonderful @CityLCS and @UCL_MScSLS SLT Practice Educators who shared their time to co-create these placement activity ideas, mapped to RCSLT pre-registration EDS competencies, suitable for adult and child settings. We are delighted that this is endorsed by @RCSLT.
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I got the job! From June, I will be working for the @BHTSLT Adult Community team. I loved being an #slta and a mature student, and am hugely excited to be nearing the NQP stage. Huge thanks to everyone who has helped me get this far. Dream come true! @RCSLTLearn @BucksHealthcare
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🚨 Proud professional body alert! 😊 @RCSLT & @dyscoveraphasia had a parliamentary event on Tuesday to raise awareness of Primary Progressive Aphasia. 😍 Huge thanks to the amazing #PPAAwareness champions @volkmer_anna & @RosemaryTowns15 for all their incredible work on it. 1/
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Very excited to be raising awareness of #PrimaryProgressiveAphasia at the highest levels today & asking MPs & peers at Westminster for their support. #PPAawareness with @volkmer_anna @helenmaguiremp @dyscoveraphasia @RCSLT
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1st ep of the @ClinicUCL series out now! Hear about the lived experience of Primary Progressive Aphasia from some incredible guests & the work provided at the clinic. Plus @volkmer_anna & @RosemaryTowns15 discuss the first ever PPA Awareness Day! Link in bio! Issy & Nathalie x
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