🥐☕️Bright and early, our SLTs were out on the wards this morning doing breakfast assessments – proving once again that we rise before the toast does 😄🍞🧠 Fuelled by caffeine, clinical brilliance, and maybe a sneaky croissant or two…👀💬 #BreakfastClub #WardRoundsWithAView

Shoutout to the incredible admin team who keep the wheels turning in speech therapy! Your hard work, organisation, and dedication make all the difference. Happy #WorldAdminDay – we appreciate you! 🙌 #SpeechTherapy #AdminHeroes #ThankYou

Feeling purple and proud! 💜 We're all decked out to #MakeMayPurple and raise stroke awareness in style. Spot the signs, spread the word, and celebrate with us! #StrokeAwareness #SLTTeam #PurpleVibes 💜🎉

🦷💜 It’s #MouthcareMay! Did you know keeping your mouth clean is KEY to safe swallowing? 🪥 A healthy mouth = less risk of infections & a smoother swallow! 😁 Let’s brush up on mouth care! 🧼💦 #SLTTeam #SwallowingMatters

☀️🌡️Stay cool, stay safe! This hot weather means we need to stay hydrated to keep our mouths and swallowing safe.💧🦷 Drink plenty of water, avoid dry mouth, and take it easy in the heat. Your health matters, inside and out! 🧠💜 #HotWeatherSafety #StayHydrated #SwallowingMatters

🌡️ Hot weather tip! ☀️ Stay hydrated to keep swallowing safe & easy! Caregivers look for: 🧴 Dry mouth – offer sips of water often 🍹 Cool, soft foods – smoothies, ice pops, and soups 🌞 Avoid extreme heat – stay in shaded, cool areas Your loved one's health is top priority! 💜

Happy #NursesWeek to the heroes in scrubs! 🩺💜 You clock 10,000 steps before 10am, find our patients, spot the signs, and still smile when we ask, “Are you looking after Bed 3?” 🍽️ We love you more than our thickener stash (and that’s saying something). 😄 #ThankYouNurses

🚨 Know the signs of stroke – act FAST! 💜 😟 F – Face drooping? 💪 A – Arm weakness? 🗣️ S – Slurred speech? ⏰ T – Time to call 999! Every second counts! ⏳ #MakeMayPurple #StrokeAwareness #ActFAST #SLTTeam 💜🧠

🍽️🦠 Did you know that bacteria in your mouth can sneak into your lungs when you swallow? 😱 Mouth care is more than fresh breath—it helps prevent pneumonia & keeps swallowing safe! 💧🛡️ Brush, rinse, and smile! 😁 #MouthcareMay #StaySafe #SLTTeam

🗣️ SLOP Strategies for Dysarthria Awareness Day! SLTs use SLOP to help with clearer communication: 🕐 Slow – Take your time when speaking 🔊 Loud – Speak with strength and volume 🔠 Over-Pronounced – Enunciate every word clearly ⏸️ Pause – Give yourself time to breathe and think

🌟 One whole year later and Beth is STILL making a difference! 🌟 She’s been working tirelessly on all the wards, helping patients with SLOP strategies for clearer speech. 🙌 We're so proud of the incredible impact she continues to have! 💙 #DysphagiaAwareness #SLOPStrategies

🗓️🎤 Dysarthria Awareness Day 🧠💬 Speech sounding slurred or unclear? It might be dysarthria! It’s not about what you say — it’s how it comes out. SLTs are here to boost confidence, clarity & communication! 🗣️❤️ Let’s get loud for every voice today! 🔊👄 #DysarthriaAwareness

🦷✨ SLT Tip Time! ✨🦷 Want to keep your mouth and swallow in tip-top shape? Here’s how: 🪥 Brush 2x a day 💧 Drink plenty of water 🧐 Check for dry mouth & food stuck behind 🧴 Don’t forget the tongue! 😉 #MouthcareMay #SwallowingAwareness #SLTTeam

Let’s celebrate the unsung heroes of swallowing — clean teeth, fresh mouths, and YOU! 🦷💜 SLTs are working with teams to make mouth care part of every care plan. Because when mouths are cared for, swallowing is safer. 💬🍽️ #MouthcareMay #SLTTeam #SwallowSmart

It’s Dementia Action Week! 💜🧠 SLTs aren’t just about talking — we help with safe swallowing too! 🥣💧🍓 From thickened drinks to tasty texture tweaks, we’ve got it covered! Let’s keep mealtimes safe & enjoyable! 😋🍽️ #DementiaActionWeek #SLTTeam #DysphagiaAwareness

🧠💜Dementia Action Week Try these small changes that make a big difference: 👂 Slow down & give time to respond 🗣️ Use short, simple sentences 😊 Keep eye contact & smile 🍽️ Make mealtimes relaxed and safe Little things = big impact 💜 #DementiaActionWeek #DementiaSupport

Our wonderful colleagues on our Acute Stroke Unit AcuteStrokeUnit@BHNFT are doing a Bake Sale today - come fill your boots, whilst raising money for stroke services (before we eat it all!) 🍰🧁🍩🍪

🌟 That’s a wrap on #MouthcareMay! 🦷💜 We’ve learned a lot about how mouth care keeps our swallow safe & sound. But remember—mouth health is EVERY month! 🗓️ Keep brushing, stay hydrated, and keep those smiles shining! 😁✨ #SLTTeam #SwallowingMatters #MouthcareEveryday

To our favourite snack, You’re the apple purée of our eye, You bring the food, we make sure they can eat it. Together, we're the ultimate bite-sized dream team. To our dietitian baes—thanks for keeping it smooth (IDDSI 4 smooth😉)🧀💚 Happy #DietitiansWeek! 💚🥄 #PowerCoupleGoals

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak! Wishing all our colleagues, patients & families a joyful and peaceful Eid. May your day be filled with love, laughter, and lots of good food (IDDSI appropriate, of course 😉). From the Barnsley Hospital SLT team 💚 #EidMubarak #BarnsleyHospital #SLT