The RCSLT North West Hub is delighted to invite you to a special event bringing members together from across the region. This is a chance to connect with colleagues, share experiences, and help shape the future direction of the hub.
The event will feature a diverse panel of professionals offering perspectives from commissioning, public health, higher education, independent practice, the NHS, and research, sparking discussion around both the challenges and opportunities for the future of our profession in the North West. With contributions from the RCSLT, committee elections, and plenty of time for networking, this is a valuable opportunity to strengthen professional links, celebrate our collective expertise, and ensure the hub reflects the needs and ambitions of its members.
Time: 9:30 – 15:00
Location: Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street Manchester, M2 5NS
Programme:
09.30-09.50 – Registration, refreshments
09.55-10.00 – Welcome and housekeeping – Louisa Reeves Hub Committee Chair
10.00 10.15 – Welcome from Steve Jamieson CEO of RCSLT
10.15-10.45 – Networking activity and discussion re individual professional challenges and facilitators (Krystina Stanway Hub committee member)
10.45-11.00 – Comfort break
11.00-12.30 – Panel discussion: “Future of SLT in the region: Challenges and Opportunities” Panel introduced by RCSLT CEO Steve Jamieson
Panel members: Dr Hazel Roddam, Julie Dunning, Alison Matthews, Michelle Morris Dr Abhijeet Patra.
12.30-13.15 Lunch and refreshments
13.15-14.25 World café activity: “What would you like from the Hub?” facilitated by RCSLT Head of Membership, Lorna Lewis
14.25-14.45 – “Ask the Hub committee”: Q&A with committee members re roles and responsibilities Mark Jayes, Louisa Reeves, Carly Hartshorn, Nadine Arditti, Alison Hunter, Krystina Stanway
14.45-15.00 – Plenary / closing comments (Louisa Reeves)
