RCSLT Scotland annual meeting 2009: Speech and language therapy frontiers

Thursday 17 September 2009
AK Bell Library, York Place Perth PH2 8EP

This study day aimed to:

• Highlight current research and innovation in Scotland
• Communicate research information and support
• Encourage newly-qualified practitioner participation
• Provide feedback on RCSLT/action planning
• Provide feedback from each UK board representative from Scotland

The day included themed presentations/discussions (including Professor Pam Enderby and AHP Programme Director Val Blair,) and poster presentations.

For full details, please see the day's agenda.

Presentations

• Feedback from Scotland representatives on UK boards & lead links - Tricia Mitchell, Margaret Singer, Sheena Cole, Helen McFarlane, Monica McTurk, Lead Links. Please note, Helen McFarlane and Monica McTurk delivered verbal feedback
• RCSLT Scotland achievements 2008-9 - Kim Hartley, Scotland Policy Officer, RCSLT
• Highlight current research - Commissioning Project - Pam Enderby, Clinical Director of the South Yorkshire Comprehensive Local Research Network and Professor of Community Rehabilitation, University of Sheffield
• AHP Research and Development - opportunities, supports and plans - Val Blair, AHP Programme Director, NHS Education Scotland
• NMAHP National Research Unit: Opportunities and Activities - Marian Brady, Director of the Stroke Programme, NMAHP Research Unit
• 3 Regional Research Consortia: Opportunities and Activities - Kim Hartley, presenting key messages from Professor James Law, Director of Centre for Integrated Health Care Research, NMAHP Regional Research Consortia