Claire Farrington-Douglas
@clairefdslt.bsky.social
Director of services (Clinical lead) Headway East London, speech and language therapist, supervisor and trainer.
Interested in aphasia, ICAPs, CCD, PPA, communication partner training and group interventions.
http://clairefarringtondouglas.co.uk
Interested in aphasia, ICAPs, CCD, PPA, communication partner training and group interventions.
http://clairefarringtondouglas.co.uk
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I’ve not posted in ages but this is newsworthy - I’m delighted we’ve been awarded funding for APT for this incredible project supporting communication for families with aphasia - leading with Prof Rebecca Palmer and a stellar team!!!! www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
UK-wide aphasia project awarded £3.8 million to improve post-stroke communication | City St George's, University of London
Project plans to co-design and evaluate a novel communication partner training (CPT) programme
www.citystgeorges.ac.uk
June 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I’ve not posted in ages but this is newsworthy - I’m delighted we’ve been awarded funding for APT for this incredible project supporting communication for families with aphasia - leading with Prof Rebecca Palmer and a stellar team!!!! www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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An Entire Issue Dedicated to Cognitive-Communication Disorders? YES, PLEASE! (And: You're welcome!) Check out this latest Special Issue of #AJSLP! 👇 🔽 👇 🔽
on.asha.org/44FGxfs
@sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social
#SLPeeps #slp2b
@angelacicciaphd.bsky.social
on.asha.org/44FGxfs
@sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social
#SLPeeps #slp2b
@angelacicciaphd.bsky.social
An Entire Issue Dedicated to Cognitive-Communication Disorders! - ASHA Journals Academy
As an ASHA member, you support individuals with cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs) across the lifespan. The latest Special Issue from the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (AJSLP) pr...
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June 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
An Entire Issue Dedicated to Cognitive-Communication Disorders? YES, PLEASE! (And: You're welcome!) Check out this latest Special Issue of #AJSLP! 👇 🔽 👇 🔽
on.asha.org/44FGxfs
@sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social
#SLPeeps #slp2b
@angelacicciaphd.bsky.social
on.asha.org/44FGxfs
@sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social
#SLPeeps #slp2b
@angelacicciaphd.bsky.social
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We can't control what happens to us, but we can choose how we respond. Join us for #JumpBackUpJuly and find ways to be more resilient in challenging times actionforhappiness.org/jump-back-up...
June 30, 2025 at 8:42 AM
We can't control what happens to us, but we can choose how we respond. Join us for #JumpBackUpJuly and find ways to be more resilient in challenging times actionforhappiness.org/jump-back-up...
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Last week I presented at the Nordic Aphasia Conference #NAC2025 and the Cognitive Communication Disorders Symposium.
A big thank you to the organisers (including @nicholasbehn.bsky.social, @clairefdslt.bsky.social and Simon for #CCDSymp2025) and to all presenters for their inspiring talks!
A big thank you to the organisers (including @nicholasbehn.bsky.social, @clairefdslt.bsky.social and Simon for #CCDSymp2025) and to all presenters for their inspiring talks!
June 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Last week I presented at the Nordic Aphasia Conference #NAC2025 and the Cognitive Communication Disorders Symposium.
A big thank you to the organisers (including @nicholasbehn.bsky.social, @clairefdslt.bsky.social and Simon for #CCDSymp2025) and to all presenters for their inspiring talks!
A big thank you to the organisers (including @nicholasbehn.bsky.social, @clairefdslt.bsky.social and Simon for #CCDSymp2025) and to all presenters for their inspiring talks!
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Thoroughly enjoyed running our 2 day course with @clairefdslt.bsky.social. Great to connect with #SLTs so enthusiastic about developing their knowledge and skills to support working with people with #CCD. My word to sum up Day 2: energising!
Are you a #SLT looking for a CPD opportunity? Come and join @clairefdslt.bsky.social and me to explore and discuss working with people with #CCD. #ABI #rehab
May 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed running our 2 day course with @clairefdslt.bsky.social. Great to connect with #SLTs so enthusiastic about developing their knowledge and skills to support working with people with #CCD. My word to sum up Day 2: energising!
Save the date- 16th October for our Headway East London conference. The focus is the lifelong nature of brain injury… join us.
📢 Save the date!
We are excited to announce our next brain injury conference - The Lifelong Nature of Brain Injury.
📅 Thurs 16 Oct 2025
📍 Headway East London
Expect insightful discussions, expert speakers, and real-life perspectives from those with lived experience. Stay tuned for more details!
We are excited to announce our next brain injury conference - The Lifelong Nature of Brain Injury.
📅 Thurs 16 Oct 2025
📍 Headway East London
Expect insightful discussions, expert speakers, and real-life perspectives from those with lived experience. Stay tuned for more details!
May 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Save the date- 16th October for our Headway East London conference. The focus is the lifelong nature of brain injury… join us.
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Don't miss this special screening of The Magic of Chaos at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre!
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Headway staff & members and neuroscience researchers.
👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-screening-and-panel-discussion-the-magic-of-chaos-tickets-1224992869649
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Headway staff & members and neuroscience researchers.
👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-screening-and-panel-discussion-the-magic-of-chaos-tickets-1224992869649
May 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Don't miss this special screening of The Magic of Chaos at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre!
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Headway staff & members and neuroscience researchers.
👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-screening-and-panel-discussion-the-magic-of-chaos-tickets-1224992869649
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Headway staff & members and neuroscience researchers.
👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-screening-and-panel-discussion-the-magic-of-chaos-tickets-1224992869649
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There are many ways to get to know our community...start by watching The Magic of Chaos!
The film offers you a glimpse into our Hackney centre, where the transformative power of art, music, food & #community bring light to lives forever changed by #braininjury.
🎞️headwayeastlondon.org/magicofchaos
The film offers you a glimpse into our Hackney centre, where the transformative power of art, music, food & #community bring light to lives forever changed by #braininjury.
🎞️headwayeastlondon.org/magicofchaos
January 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
There are many ways to get to know our community...start by watching The Magic of Chaos!
The film offers you a glimpse into our Hackney centre, where the transformative power of art, music, food & #community bring light to lives forever changed by #braininjury.
🎞️headwayeastlondon.org/magicofchaos
The film offers you a glimpse into our Hackney centre, where the transformative power of art, music, food & #community bring light to lives forever changed by #braininjury.
🎞️headwayeastlondon.org/magicofchaos
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We're looking for inspiring and talented people to join our brilliant Board of Trustees at Action for Happiness - know anyone you'd recommend? actionforhappiness.org/trustee-vaca...
April 28, 2025 at 8:41 AM
We're looking for inspiring and talented people to join our brilliant Board of Trustees at Action for Happiness - know anyone you'd recommend? actionforhappiness.org/trustee-vaca...
Today I spent the day with the casework team at @headwaylondon.bsky.social. Wonderful people doing wonderful things to support people with ABI.
Remember: the world is full of wonderful people doing wonderful things
Image: www.instagram.com/emilycoxhead
Image: www.instagram.com/emilycoxhead
May 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Today I spent the day with the casework team at @headwaylondon.bsky.social. Wonderful people doing wonderful things to support people with ABI.
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We are doing a survey to understand why other professionals do/don't refer people with Primary Progressive Aphasia for speech-language support
We want Drs, nurses, psychologists, social workers, OTs, PTs & any other profession.
The survey can be accessed here: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
We want Drs, nurses, psychologists, social workers, OTs, PTs & any other profession.
The survey can be accessed here: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
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April 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We are doing a survey to understand why other professionals do/don't refer people with Primary Progressive Aphasia for speech-language support
We want Drs, nurses, psychologists, social workers, OTs, PTs & any other profession.
The survey can be accessed here: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
We want Drs, nurses, psychologists, social workers, OTs, PTs & any other profession.
The survey can be accessed here: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
This month I’m looking forward to running two study days:
- support, supervision and self care
- working with people with CCD across the pathway.
Email sltstudydays@gmail.com to book your place.
@sarahstewartslt.bsky.social @katyjslt.bsky.social @cathysparkes.bsky.social
- support, supervision and self care
- working with people with CCD across the pathway.
Email sltstudydays@gmail.com to book your place.
@sarahstewartslt.bsky.social @katyjslt.bsky.social @cathysparkes.bsky.social
April 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM
This month I’m looking forward to running two study days:
- support, supervision and self care
- working with people with CCD across the pathway.
Email sltstudydays@gmail.com to book your place.
@sarahstewartslt.bsky.social @katyjslt.bsky.social @cathysparkes.bsky.social
- support, supervision and self care
- working with people with CCD across the pathway.
Email sltstudydays@gmail.com to book your place.
@sarahstewartslt.bsky.social @katyjslt.bsky.social @cathysparkes.bsky.social
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The screening will be followed by a panel discussion chaired by Headway’s Director of Operations @clairefdslt.bsky.social with award-winning director Kit Vincent, Headway member Dave Mercer, Neuropsychologist and University of Essex prof @andrewbateman.bsky.social and Neuroscientist Julia Harris.
April 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion chaired by Headway’s Director of Operations @clairefdslt.bsky.social with award-winning director Kit Vincent, Headway member Dave Mercer, Neuropsychologist and University of Essex prof @andrewbateman.bsky.social and Neuroscientist Julia Harris.
Join our next ICAP network event on 1st April. Looking forward to hearing from Katie and Luiza. @jeanrutter.bsky.social @madelinecruice.bsky.social @cathyoff.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Join our next ICAP network event on 1st April. Looking forward to hearing from Katie and Luiza. @jeanrutter.bsky.social @madelinecruice.bsky.social @cathyoff.bsky.social
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Are you a #SLT looking for a CPD opportunity? Come and join @clairefdslt.bsky.social and me to explore and discuss working with people with #CCD. #ABI #rehab
March 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Are you a #SLT looking for a CPD opportunity? Come and join @clairefdslt.bsky.social and me to explore and discuss working with people with #CCD. #ABI #rehab
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Our next #ABI group starts after Easter - 12 online sessions, facilitated by 2 SLTs, with a focus on work and study related communication skills and building confidence. Please get in touch to find out more or refer a client @clairefdslt.bsky.social #neurorehab #goals #selfefficacy #braininjury #CCD
March 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Our next #ABI group starts after Easter - 12 online sessions, facilitated by 2 SLTs, with a focus on work and study related communication skills and building confidence. Please get in touch to find out more or refer a client @clairefdslt.bsky.social #neurorehab #goals #selfefficacy #braininjury #CCD
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@citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social is hosting a FREE hybrid impact event for researchers & clinicians to learn ab exciting new developments in adults & paediatrics.
👉 SAVE THE DATE - 20th June 2025!
Final programme to be shared soon but sign-up early: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
👉 SAVE THE DATE - 20th June 2025!
Final programme to be shared soon but sign-up early: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Implementing Research Into Clinical Practice | City St George's, University of London
The Centre for Language and Communication Science Research at City St George's, University of London is excited to showcase their latest research.
www.citystgeorges.ac.uk
March 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
@citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social is hosting a FREE hybrid impact event for researchers & clinicians to learn ab exciting new developments in adults & paediatrics.
👉 SAVE THE DATE - 20th June 2025!
Final programme to be shared soon but sign-up early: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
👉 SAVE THE DATE - 20th June 2025!
Final programme to be shared soon but sign-up early: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
We are facilitating a study day and two follow up sessions for people who want to develop skills and confidence in support, supervision and self care. Come and join us on 30th April. @sarahstewartslt.bsky.social
March 2, 2025 at 7:36 AM
We are facilitating a study day and two follow up sessions for people who want to develop skills and confidence in support, supervision and self care. Come and join us on 30th April. @sarahstewartslt.bsky.social
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Do you have experience in working with people with disability? Would you like to join a team of skilled and creative professionals supporting people living with #braininjury?
We are looking for a Day Service Co-ordinator to join our team & support our members in our centre in Haggerston. 👇
We are looking for a Day Service Co-ordinator to join our team & support our members in our centre in Haggerston. 👇
February 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Do you have experience in working with people with disability? Would you like to join a team of skilled and creative professionals supporting people living with #braininjury?
We are looking for a Day Service Co-ordinator to join our team & support our members in our centre in Haggerston. 👇
We are looking for a Day Service Co-ordinator to join our team & support our members in our centre in Haggerston. 👇
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OMG my new article TBR list this week is mammoth!!!!
So much awesome stuff to read about - if you're interested in #BrainInjury #Communication #DigitalHealth #QualitativeResearch check out this 🧵of cracking papers I'm reading through atm:
So much awesome stuff to read about - if you're interested in #BrainInjury #Communication #DigitalHealth #QualitativeResearch check out this 🧵of cracking papers I'm reading through atm:
February 3, 2025 at 3:02 AM
OMG my new article TBR list this week is mammoth!!!!
So much awesome stuff to read about - if you're interested in #BrainInjury #Communication #DigitalHealth #QualitativeResearch check out this 🧵of cracking papers I'm reading through atm:
So much awesome stuff to read about - if you're interested in #BrainInjury #Communication #DigitalHealth #QualitativeResearch check out this 🧵of cracking papers I'm reading through atm:
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The @nihr.bsky.social Fellowship enabled me visit Australia last year to network.
Thankfully hosted @leannetogher.bsky.social & @abicommlab.bsky.social @lissbee.bsky.social Rachael Rietdijk @petraavramovic.bsky.social @sophiebrassel.bsky.social @tusharprasad.bsky.social @elisebogart.bsky.social
Thankfully hosted @leannetogher.bsky.social & @abicommlab.bsky.social @lissbee.bsky.social Rachael Rietdijk @petraavramovic.bsky.social @sophiebrassel.bsky.social @tusharprasad.bsky.social @elisebogart.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The @nihr.bsky.social Fellowship enabled me visit Australia last year to network.
Thankfully hosted @leannetogher.bsky.social & @abicommlab.bsky.social @lissbee.bsky.social Rachael Rietdijk @petraavramovic.bsky.social @sophiebrassel.bsky.social @tusharprasad.bsky.social @elisebogart.bsky.social
Thankfully hosted @leannetogher.bsky.social & @abicommlab.bsky.social @lissbee.bsky.social Rachael Rietdijk @petraavramovic.bsky.social @sophiebrassel.bsky.social @tusharprasad.bsky.social @elisebogart.bsky.social
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As we plan our 25-26 budget, we join social care organisations across the UK in sounding the alarm about rising staffing costs impacting charities & small social care providers.
Recently the social care sector registered an £8.4 billion funding shortfall nationwide (@providersunite.bsky.social).👇
Recently the social care sector registered an £8.4 billion funding shortfall nationwide (@providersunite.bsky.social).👇
January 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
As we plan our 25-26 budget, we join social care organisations across the UK in sounding the alarm about rising staffing costs impacting charities & small social care providers.
Recently the social care sector registered an £8.4 billion funding shortfall nationwide (@providersunite.bsky.social).👇
Recently the social care sector registered an £8.4 billion funding shortfall nationwide (@providersunite.bsky.social).👇
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Vote for The Magic of Chaos at the Smiley Charity Film Awards!
We have submitted our film in the long-form category. Now it’s your turn to help us get The Magic of Chaos the award it deserves. 💪
👉 Vote now: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-magic-of-chaos
We have submitted our film in the long-form category. Now it’s your turn to help us get The Magic of Chaos the award it deserves. 💪
👉 Vote now: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-magic-of-chaos
January 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Vote for The Magic of Chaos at the Smiley Charity Film Awards!
We have submitted our film in the long-form category. Now it’s your turn to help us get The Magic of Chaos the award it deserves. 💪
👉 Vote now: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-magic-of-chaos
We have submitted our film in the long-form category. Now it’s your turn to help us get The Magic of Chaos the award it deserves. 💪
👉 Vote now: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-magic-of-chaos
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Watch The Magic of Chaos trailer on the big & small screen!
🎦Watch it in selected London cinemas for the next 5 weeks.
📺Don’t miss it on ITV Loose Women today at 12.45pm and tune into This Morning on Mon 27 at 11.55am
Thank you Cream UK, Pearl & Dean, PiqNiq Media and ITV for making this possible.
🎦Watch it in selected London cinemas for the next 5 weeks.
📺Don’t miss it on ITV Loose Women today at 12.45pm and tune into This Morning on Mon 27 at 11.55am
Thank you Cream UK, Pearl & Dean, PiqNiq Media and ITV for making this possible.
January 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Watch The Magic of Chaos trailer on the big & small screen!
🎦Watch it in selected London cinemas for the next 5 weeks.
📺Don’t miss it on ITV Loose Women today at 12.45pm and tune into This Morning on Mon 27 at 11.55am
Thank you Cream UK, Pearl & Dean, PiqNiq Media and ITV for making this possible.
🎦Watch it in selected London cinemas for the next 5 weeks.
📺Don’t miss it on ITV Loose Women today at 12.45pm and tune into This Morning on Mon 27 at 11.55am
Thank you Cream UK, Pearl & Dean, PiqNiq Media and ITV for making this possible.
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Come on everyone, now's the chance to do something positive (in a world that may need a bit of positivity right now...)
Vote for The Magic of Chaos at the Smiley Charity Film Awards!
We have submitted our film in the long-form category. Now it’s your turn to help us get The Magic of Chaos the award it deserves. 💪
👉 Vote now: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-magic-of-chaos
We have submitted our film in the long-form category. Now it’s your turn to help us get The Magic of Chaos the award it deserves. 💪
👉 Vote now: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-magic-of-chaos
January 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Come on everyone, now's the chance to do something positive (in a world that may need a bit of positivity right now...)