Tag Archives: Giving Voice

In Giving Voice we are proud to be speech and language therapists

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Avril Nicoll

I have watched with admiration as the Giving Voice campaign has spread the message across the UK that speech and language therapy transforms lives. Having been active in both Speak Weeks (circa 1987 and 1990) and the rather oddly named … Continue reading →

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Music, Melodic Intonation Therapy and Giving Voice

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Avril Nicoll

"We found music provided an opportunity for people to express themselves and interact in a poignant way…This has given us food for thought about the link between communication, music and movement." So say the speech and language therapy team for … Continue reading →

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Sharing good practice and giving voice to people with speech, language, communication and swallowing needs

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Avril Nicoll

Being honest, I wasn't too sure when I read the programme for the RCSLT Scotland day on 26th August that I would particularly enjoy it, other than as an all too rare opportunity to catch up with colleagues in person. How wrong could I … Continue reading →

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