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Imagine a world of paperwork, endless files, and a weight of guilt about the environmental impact of our practices. As all Speech and Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapists can relate to, we found ourselves amidst stacks of case notes, assessment paperwork, therapy targets, and more, realising that our paper-heavy practices weren't aligning with a vision of a healthier planet.
Recognising the need for change, a collective concern emerged among our WMSLT team. We weren't alone in wanting to make a positive shift – not just for our own well-being but for the bigger picture of global environmental health.
The solution? Digital documentation. Transition
This week is sleep awareness week (10-16th March), with the 15th March being ‘World Sleep Day’. Sleep is an important daily occupation, and is crucial to our physical and mental health, along with our emotional wellbeing. It has been identified that primary school children require 9 to 12 hours sleep, teenagers 8-10, and adults 7 or more hours (The Sleep Foundation, 2024). Children and young people require more sleep to support growth and development.
Getting a good nights sleep has many health benefits, these can include:
The OT team at WMSLT has been busy delivering school and parent workshops this term! Read more about it on the link below!
Check out WMSLT termly SaLT newsletter to find out the latest updates from our SaLT team, key dates coming up, and our ‘Shine a Light’ award!
As soon as our children are born, we are encouraged to sing nursery rhymes and read to them. Far from just being sources of entertainment, these age-old traditions have a profound impact on a child's communication skills from a speech and language therapy perspective.
Phonological Awareness: The Building Blocks of Speech
Nursery rhymes, with their playful rhymes and repetitive patterns, lay the groundwork for developing phonological awareness. This skill, crucial for speech and language development, involves recognizing and manipulating the sounds of language. The rhythm of nursery rhymes enhances a child's sensitivity to these sounds, setting
The 5th-11th February 2024 was Children’s Mental Health Week, with the theme: "My Voice Matters." At WMSLT, we're passionate about empowering children and young people to express themselves confidently, and so this theme resonates with us.
Why "My Voice Matters"?
This theme isn’t just about speaking up—it’s about ensuring that every child feels heard, valued, and empowered to share their thoughts and feelings. As parents, teachers, healthcare professionals (and more!), you play a crucial role in nurturing children’s emotional well-being, and encouraging them to find their voice.
<Within life, the ability to sequence events and tell narratives is a crucial skill for children. Whether it is to create their own stories or simply to tell you what they did in their day, children are constantly needing to use their language skills. Developing sequencing and storytelling skills can significantly contribute to a child's overall language development. In this blog post, we'll explore practical tips and activities that parents and educators can implement in the classroom to support children of all ages in enhancing these essential skills. Understanding Sequencing Sequencing involves organizing events or ideas in a logical order. This skill is fundamental for comprehending stories, following instructions, and expressing oneself clearly. Speech and langua
Making the most of placement for professional growth: from a Level 5 Student SLT Placement is an extremely important and helpful experience, and it is key for our growth as student SLTs with professional development through practice. Here are my tips on making the most of your placement to ensure professional development
Check out WMSLT NEW OT termly newsletter! Meet our OT team, read about the OT service WMSLT can provide, and how we celebrated OT awareness week, November 23. WMSLT OT Autumn newsletter 2023
Check out WMSLT termly SaLT newsletter to find out the latest updates from our SaLT team, key dates coming up, and our 'Shine a Light' award!
WMSLT Autumn newsletter 2023
At WMSLT, we believe in fostering a supportive work environment that allows our Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists to grow both personally and professionally. As you consider a career with us, we hope our transparency will provide you with the essential information to understand the different roles. Newly Qualified Practitioner – Band 5: NQPs start their journey at Band 5. At WMSLT, we offer a comprehensive support system to help our NQPs transition smoothly into their roles. This initial banding provides a solid foundation for gaining hands-on experience across a range of paediatric clinical settings. Junior 1 Grade – Mid Band 5 (1-3 years’ experience): As our therapists gain experience, they progress to the Junio
Check out WMSLT termly newsletter to find out the latest updates from our team, key dates coming up, and our OT resource of the term! WMSLT Newsletter Summer 23
Check out WMSLT termly newsletter to find out the latest updates from our team, key dates coming up, and our OT resource of the term! WMSLT Newsletter Spring 23
