Δ Step 1 of 5 20% Please take 10-15 minutes to complete the following survey to register your CEN with the RCSLT. CENs are independent groups and registration with the RCSLT is optional, but by registering your CEN can access benefits such as featuring in the CEN Directory, free use of the CEN Zoom account, free advertising for CEN events on the RCSLT website, and access to additional support. We would like to make sure we have the most up-to-date information about CENs to share with members so we request that groups re-register annually. We also ask that that you notify the RCSLT via info@rcslt.org if there are changes to the committee or other significant changes, e.g. CEN name, closure, merger, geographical area, etc. Please note that once submitted the information you provide cannot be edited or backfilled, so the form will need to be completed again to make any changes. If you have any queries regarding answering any of the questions please email info@rcslt.org for support and we will be happy to help. Thank-you so much for taking the time to complete the survey. Your invaluable contribution to supporting colleagues’ CPD is greatly appreciated.What is the name of your CEN?(Required)Please write this as you would like it to appear in the CEN Directory and on communication platforms such as Professional Networks What is your CEN's Unique Reference Number (URN)?This will be a 7 digit number (no letters). Please email info@rcslt.org if you are unsure of your URN. You must have a URN to register. Why we ask for this: The RCSLT uses the URN to track CENs when key identifying information changes, which helps avoid duplicationWhich region does your CEN fall within, or is it UK wide?(Required) UK wide Scotland Northern Ireland Wales England – all regions England – North East & Yorkshire England – North West England – Midlands England – East of England England – London England – South East England – South West You may choose more than one region if applicable. Please contact info@rcslt.org if you are unsure. Why we ask this: ‘Region’ is a search parameter in the CEN Directory that helps members to find CENs that cover their geographical area.Which format do you use for member meetings?(Required) In person Online Hybrid (meetings are either dual format or alternate in format between in person and online) Why we ask this: This information can help members to find out which CENs might be most accessible to them.Does your CEN accept members or give access to events to people who are not SLTs, SLTA's or SLT students? Please select all that apply 'Other professionals' may for example include AHPs in other fields, or health, education or social care professionals.(Required) Yes No Yes – other professionals (if you have information about which field(s) they work in please state in the comment box below) Other Why we ask This: This information helps the RCSLT to understand how many CENs are SLT only, how many are multidisciplinary, and how many involve service users. This will help us to tailor our guidance and support for CENs in future. Which clinical area(s) is the CEN concerned with? Please select all that apply(Required) All clinical areas Acquired Motor Speech Disorders Aphasia Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Autism Awake Craniotomy Bilingualism Brain Injury Cognitive Communication Disorder Craniofacial Conditions Critical Care Deafness Dementia Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Difficulties End of Life Care Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Head and Neck Cancer Instrumental Swallowing Assessments Learning Disabilities Long Covid Mental Health Motor Disorders Neonatal Care Progressive Neurological Conditions Selective Mutism Sensory Impairment Social Communication Disorder Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) SLCN Speech Sound Disorders Stroke Trans and Gender Diverse Voice and Communication Upper Airway Disorders Visual Impairment Voice Other Why we ask this: ‘Clinical area’ is a search parameter in the Directory that helps members to find CENs working in their field of interest. It also helps colleagues at the RCSLT to connect with appropriate CENs when we have related resources, requests or workstreams.Which client group(s) is the CEN concerned with?(Required) Adult Paediatric Adult and Paediatric Why we ask this: ‘Client group’ is a search parameter in the Directory and helps members to find relevant CENs. It also helps colleagues at the RCSLT to connect with appropriate CENs when we have related resources, requests or workstreams.Please select which clinical setting(s) the CEN is concerned with?(Required) All clinical settings Acute/inpatient Client’s own homes Community Education (schools) HEI (teaching/research) Hospital outpatients (not part of community) Justice Looked after children Pre-school settings (including nurseries) Public Health Rehabilitation setting Residential Care settings Telehealth Other Why we ask this: ‘Clinical setting’ is included in the search parameters of the Directory, and helps members to find CENs working in their field of interest. It also helps colleagues at the RCSLT to connect with appropriate CENs when we have related resources, requests or workstreams. Details of the CEN chair(Required) First Last Why we ask this: For a CEN to be registered with the RCSLT the three core committee members must be RCSLT members. This helps to assure CEN members that the committee is led by people who have professional accountability.Membership numberEmail PhoneDetails of CEN Secretary First Last Why we ask This: For a CEN to be registered with the RCSLT the three core committee members must be RCSLT members. This helps to assure CEN members that the committee is led by people who have professional accountability.Membership numberEmail PhoneDetails of CEN Treasurer First Last If your CEN operates free events only and therefore does not have a Treasurer please give the details of the Third Officer (core committee member). See CEN guidance for further details. Why we ask this: For a CEN to be registered with the RCSLT the three core committee members must be RCSLT members. This helps to assure CEN members that the committee is led by people who have professional accountability.Membership numberEmail PhonePlease give the roles and names of any additional 'ordinary' committee members. Please also note if they are NOT an SLT, and what their background is, for example nurse, OT, service user, etc. Contact details are not requiredRoleNameJob role Add RemoveWhy we ask this: Knowing more about the make-up of CEN committees helps the RCSLT to tailor CEN guidance and support in the future. It also helps us to understand how many people are volunteering their time to sustain the CEN network.Do you currently have any committee vacancies? If yes please state which role(s) Yes No Why we ask this: One of the main reasons that CENs tell us that they have to close is because they can’t find enough new committee members. By gathering information about vacancies the RCSLT will be able to build an understanding of the scale of the issue, and plan for potential future support for succession planning and recruitment.Roles Add Remove Please provide a contact email address for those who wish to contact the CEN directly. NB: By providing this email address you agree to have it published in the members-only section of the RCSLT website.(Required) Please give a brief description of your CEN, to be published in the CEN directory on the RCSLT website. Maximum 60 words – any description over this length cannot be uploaded to the directory. If the CEN already has an entry in the CEN Directory and you do not want to change the current description, please write 'no change' in the box below.(Required)Why we ask this: A description of your CEN to be featured in the CEN Directory helps members to understand what your group offers. This is your opportunity to ‘sell’ your CEN!If you have a link to a website or social media site (X, Insta, Facebook, etc) that you would like to have published as part of your CEN profile please provide it below. NB: Please provide the link, not the name of the page. Why we ask this: Links to your social media will appear in your CEN’s profile in the Directory. This can help potential CEN members to find out a little bit more about what the group does before they contact the CEN and request to join. Does your CEN charge an annual membership fee?(Required) Yes No Why we ask this: The RCSLT would like to understand how many CENs charge an annual fee, as opposed to pay per event or free CENs. This helps us to understand how CENs are choosing to structure their membership arrangements.If your CEN holds a bank account please state the approximate balance of CEN funds to the nearest £100, or enter not applicable if you do not have an account.Why we ask this: Although the RCSLT does not routinely ask for full CEN accounts we are asking for an annual account balance estimate. CENs registered with the RCSLT are expected to ensure that they do not accrue excessive funds. An appropriate balance will depend on the size and format of the CEN, but if it is determined that fund reserves are higher than might be expected the RCSLT will liaise with the CEN committee to discuss ways in which they might be reduced whilst benefiting CEN members.Which of the following platforms do you use to communicate with your CEN members? Please tick all that apply. Professional Networks (RCSLT web platform) e-mail CEN’s own website X Threads Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Other Why we ask this: This information will help the RCSLT to tailor CEN guidance and support in the future.
