"The course has been a very positive experience and it has been fantastic applying theory to real life case studies. Excellent guest speakers and relevant practical sessions too. Above all, Liz and Jo are fantastic teachers that have really inspired me to get fully involved in dysphagia! Thank you ladies, it’s been fabulous!! : )"
Annabel Allen, SLT, NHS Lothian, Mental Health
"Fantastic! The course content was relevant, meaningful and accessible. Friendly presenters who are experienced, down to earth and willing to share their knowledge and best practice. I looked forward to everyday. Thanks."
Anna Yeandle, SLT, Weston Area Health Trust
"This course has been fantastic … given me a whole range of knowledge and tools to enable me to feel more confident when assessing and working with people who have dysphagia.
The course is not just for SLT’s, great course for nurses too!"
Debbie Conroy, Community Learning Disability Nurse, Stockport
"Very friendly, informative and interactive course. I would recommend this highly."
Ruth Mulcahy, Basic SLT
"Very interesting and informative course. Lots of information provided in a very useful and practical manner. Tutors were really engaging and it was clear they love their jobs and this was portrayed in their teaching. Really worthwhile course to do!"
Karena Walsh, SLT
"Excellent course - good mix of theory and practical. Excellent presentation of information!"
Jenny Kirwan, SLT (Basic Grade/ Band 5)
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Practical and functional information was taught in a related and comfortable manner."
Sally O’Sullivan, SLT
"I found it extremely easy to learn off Jo and Liz. The use of their past experiences on clinical really helped to consolidate the theoretical knowledge."
Kelly Hayes, SLT
"Jo and Liz obviously know their stuff and had an excellent teaching/ presentation style - an extremely useful week!"
Fiona Patterson, SLT, NHS Bedfordshire/ Luton
"Comprehensive and well presented course. Looking forward to putting theory to practice!"
Suzanne Bow, Specialist SLT, Waltham Forest PCT
"This course was pitched at the right level. Enough technical jargon that we didn’t have to spend ages going over the basics but not so much that we couldn’t understand what was going on - often very rare for a multidisciplinary course!"
Isabelle Utley, SLT, South London Healthcare Trust
"The course was very informative, giving useful information and recommendations. The lectures were both helpful and enthusiastic, encouraging everyone to be involved."
Stephanie Power Woodhouse, Senior SLT, St. John of God, Drumcar, Dunleer, Co. Louth, Ireland
"This course promoted practical situations to theoretical knowledge which was both enjoyable and useful!"
Aisling Dolly, Basic Grade SLT (Band 5)
"This course has given me the knowledge on which to pin all my previous experience - plus it was related to real working practise and good fun!"
Annette Davies, Clinical Lead for Learning Difficulties, Somerset Community Health
"I feel really inspired following this week’s course. Aspects have reassured me in the knowledge I already have, but I have also learnt lots, lots more. Can’t wait to start working with this client group."
Karen Gill, SLT, NHS Warwickshire
"Fantastic! The course content was relevant, meaningful and accessible. Friendly presenters who are experienced, down to earth and willing to share their knowledge and best practice. I looked forward to everyday. Thanks."
Anna Yeandle, SLT, Weston Area Health Trust
"This is an excellent informative and practical course with sound theoretical foundations. The delivery was superb and the 2 main course tutors extremely approachable and supportive over a range of situations. They made a very daunting topic for those of us lacking in knowledge and experience extremely interesting and even enjoyable! Having additional guest speakers was a helpful reminder to ensure multidisciplinary team working at it’s best."
Lynne Birrell, Clinical Lead SLT Paediatric Special Needs Team, Gateshead PCT / South of Tyne and Wear
"An interesting and enjoyable course. It has given me the confidence needed to work with dysphagia. The course presenters are highly effective at passing on their expertise & knowledge."
Carol Reffin, SLT, St. Andrews Healthcare Northampton
"A really enjoyable, constructive course - presented very well by enthusiastic teachers and I am looking forward to applying the theory learned."
Jeanette Moores, Feeding Nurse Specialist, Oldham Community Health Services Woodhead Centre for Children with Complex Needs.
"It was a comprehensive course which covered everything you need to know to begin working with dysphagia."
Louise Barrett, SLT, Kingston Hospital
“A fantastic course! I have gained excellent theoretical + clinical knowledge which has supplemented + developed my professional + undergraduate training. An essential course for any clinician beginning to work with dysphagia clients.”
Emma Sims, Speech + Language Therapist, Eastern + Coastal Kent Community Services
“Excellent course – Jo + Liz made what could be a very dry topic very interesting + entertaining! Very thorough without being overwhelming. Would recommend the course.”
Rachael Hart, Specialist Speech + Language Therapist, South Tyneside PCT
“This course provided me with a comprehensive theoretical base to support my practical dysphagia working. The course tutors were extremely knowledgeable and approachable. A great course all round. Thank you!”
Jennie McGuire, Speech and Language Therapist, Acute Medicals, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, Kent
“Informative, practical, evidence-based training delivered in a friendly and warm way. Not only have I learned a lot but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.”
Kate Ianson, Speech and Language Therapist / ALD, Isle of Wight PCT : )
“I have found this course hugely beneficial to my skills and confidence in the assessment and management of a Dysphagia Caseload. Liz and Jo were friendly , always willing to offer support and answer questions and delivered the course in a way that was easy to digest. Their knowledge and passion was an inspiration and I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to work in this field. Thank you!”
Mila Hill, Speech and Language Therapist, NHS Wandsworth
“A really great start to the step up from newly qualified practitioner to becoming an independent dysphagia practitioner. Informative, dynamic and fun.”
Nicholas de Mora-Mieszkowski, Speech & Language Therapist, Isle of Wight NHS PCT
“Very informative and enjoyable!”
Clare Thompson, Speech & Language Therapist, SBPCT
“The course content was excellent - informative and comprehensive – and this, importantly, was well placed to aid understanding. The course leaders’ delivery was punchy, stimulating, informal and enjoyable. Opportunities to ask questions and interact throughout the week made the course experiential: a brilliant course.”
Matthew Mills, Speech and Language Therapist, East Coast Kent NHS
“I really enjoyed the course. Information given was easy to digest as tutors were very clear at what they were saying. Revisiting knowledge during the course helped me feel more confident about what I know. Tutors were easily accessible and very friendly so I felt free in asking them questions. Good structure of the course and very informative handbook. Practice after theory helped me establish the knowledge.”
Eirini Petraki, SLT, Private Practitioner, Greece
“Liz and Jo are very approachable which makes it much easier to ask any question without having to worry. The
balance of both theory and practical made it much easier to have a more balanced understanding”
Huda Hassan, Speech & Language Therapist, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Bexley & Greenwich