RCSLT East Midlands ALD Trent CEN - Eating, drinking and Swallowing in ALD

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 09:30 am to 03:15 pm UTC+01:00

Witham St Hughs Parish Council | Witham Saint Hughs

East Midlands ALD Trent CEN Committee
Publisher/HostEast Midlands ALD Trent CEN Committee
RCSLT East Midlands ALD Trent CEN - Eating, drinking and Swallowing in ALD
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Study Day for Speech and Language Therapists.
About this Event

Study Day for Speech and Language Therapists

Arrival from 9:30 for a 10am start.

The day will consist of presentations from guest speakers, group workshops and Q&A sessions

Please bring lunch although there is a shop within walking distance.

Refreshments and biscuits will be provided.

Parking available nearby in car park and on side streets.

Venue: Witham St Hughs Village Hall, Caraway Drive, Witham St Hughs, Lincoln, LN6 9XG



Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrival
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Intro to the Day
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Kathleen Graham, Senior Project Manager, RCSLT

Info: Join us as we welcome Kathleen Graham, Senior Project Manager RCSLT, who will share the latest RCSLT updates relating to the field of ALD EDS practices, discuss RCSLT’s EDS competency framework for SLTs and the latest project updates being led by RCSLT on EDAR.


🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Jenny Roberts, Professional and Clinical Lead for Speech and Language therapy

Info: Join us as we welcome Jenny who will share the Leicestershire Aspiration Pneumonia Protection Plan, a multi-factorial checklist which identifies risk factors that could be contributing to recurrent AP and actions that can be taken to minimise the impact.


🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Networking Lunch and AGM

Info: Please note: Hot and Cold drinks are provided throughout the day. Please bring your There is a Co-op on the opposite side of the road to the Village Hall.


🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:45 PM
The World of IDDSI

Info: Join us for an engaging and hands-on session with James and Preston as they guide us through the world of IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative). This interactive session will blend presentation, group discussion, and practical elements, including a live demonstration and tasting experience to bring the IDDSI framework to life. Whether you're looking to deepen your existing knowledge or explore the topic for the first time, this session promises to combine theory with real-world application in an informative and enjoyable format.


🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Reflections and AOB

Info: Reflections on learning from the day and future topic discussions.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Witham St Hughs Parish Council, Caraway Drive, Witham Saint Hughs, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 10.00

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