Madeleine Ashton
@voicebox.bsky.social
I am a speech and language therapist working both privately and for the NHS in the fields of voice, paediatric acute and critical care. #bskySPEECHIES
Parents! You have got to get your children off WhatsApp! Like me, you may have been thinking it is still just a fairly harmless messaging app...well it no longer is! Channels and locked groups have now made it impossible for parents to police. Please look at your child's WhatsApp and find out!
October 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Parents! You have got to get your children off WhatsApp! Like me, you may have been thinking it is still just a fairly harmless messaging app...well it no longer is! Channels and locked groups have now made it impossible for parents to police. Please look at your child's WhatsApp and find out!
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As speech and language specialists, we know the impact DLD can have when left undiagnosed.
A must-read from The Independent here: tinyurl.com/ym4rfjtn.
A must-read from The Independent here: tinyurl.com/ym4rfjtn.
What is DLD? The little-known disorder as common as autism and dyslexia
Developmental language disorder is considered an invisible condition
tinyurl.com
September 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
As speech and language specialists, we know the impact DLD can have when left undiagnosed.
A must-read from The Independent here: tinyurl.com/ym4rfjtn.
A must-read from The Independent here: tinyurl.com/ym4rfjtn.
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Written by a doctor at St Thomas' Hospital, London after the Tommy Robinson march on 13/9.
September 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Written by a doctor at St Thomas' Hospital, London after the Tommy Robinson march on 13/9.
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My wife shared this with me and I’m tellin you… it’s worth the read.
August 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
My wife shared this with me and I’m tellin you… it’s worth the read.
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We are continuing to recruit people who have had therapy for swallowing problems (Dysphagia), to try out our digital platform for rehabilitation and provide us with feedback. @communityrrn.bsky.social
👉Get in touch TODAY 👍👍👍
👉Get in touch TODAY 👍👍👍
August 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM
We are continuing to recruit people who have had therapy for swallowing problems (Dysphagia), to try out our digital platform for rehabilitation and provide us with feedback. @communityrrn.bsky.social
👉Get in touch TODAY 👍👍👍
👉Get in touch TODAY 👍👍👍
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#paeds #peds #VFSS #EDS #slpeeps #wespeechies
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#paeds #peds #VFSS #EDS #slpeeps #wespeechies
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June 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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🚨Please note updated info & survey link 👇🏻
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#paeds #peds #VFSS #EDS #slpeeps #wespeechies
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💻 Please complete & share
imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Sent on behalf of Analou Sugar - her PhD research.
#paeds #peds #VFSS #EDS #slpeeps #wespeechies
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🚨URGENT🚨
A policy and practice overhaul is needed to support the 2 million children with speech and language challenges who have a higher risk of developing mental health problems💔
Our joint statement with
@centreformh.bsky.social:
bit.ly/4jOMWu0
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
A policy and practice overhaul is needed to support the 2 million children with speech and language challenges who have a higher risk of developing mental health problems💔
Our joint statement with
@centreformh.bsky.social:
bit.ly/4jOMWu0
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
May 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🚨URGENT🚨
A policy and practice overhaul is needed to support the 2 million children with speech and language challenges who have a higher risk of developing mental health problems💔
Our joint statement with
@centreformh.bsky.social:
bit.ly/4jOMWu0
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
A policy and practice overhaul is needed to support the 2 million children with speech and language challenges who have a higher risk of developing mental health problems💔
Our joint statement with
@centreformh.bsky.social:
bit.ly/4jOMWu0
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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We're very disappointed that the Chancellor didn’t address investing in speech, language and communication skills in the #SpringStatement.
These vital skills are crucial for youth employment and long-term economic growth.
Let's ensure they’re part of the Spending Review!
These vital skills are crucial for youth employment and long-term economic growth.
Let's ensure they’re part of the Spending Review!
Chancellor must prioritise communication skills for 1.9 million children to secure long-term economic prosperity
speechandlanguage.org.uk
March 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We're very disappointed that the Chancellor didn’t address investing in speech, language and communication skills in the #SpringStatement.
These vital skills are crucial for youth employment and long-term economic growth.
Let's ensure they’re part of the Spending Review!
These vital skills are crucial for youth employment and long-term economic growth.
Let's ensure they’re part of the Spending Review!
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If the neurodivergence taskforce wants to make schools better for neurodivergent children, why aren’t the 1 million children with Developmental Language Disorder part of the conversation?😣
This is totally unacceptable!
Don't you agree, Department for Education? #TheForgottenMillion
This is totally unacceptable!
Don't you agree, Department for Education? #TheForgottenMillion
February 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
If the neurodivergence taskforce wants to make schools better for neurodivergent children, why aren’t the 1 million children with Developmental Language Disorder part of the conversation?😣
This is totally unacceptable!
Don't you agree, Department for Education? #TheForgottenMillion
This is totally unacceptable!
Don't you agree, Department for Education? #TheForgottenMillion
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It costs £1,277.03 to keep our advice line open for a whole week. And we rely on your generous donations to keep it going for families that need it.
Give today >> donate.speechandlanguage.org.uk/single-gift/...
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Make a donation
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March 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
It costs £1,277.03 to keep our advice line open for a whole week. And we rely on your generous donations to keep it going for families that need it.
Give today >> donate.speechandlanguage.org.uk/single-gift/...
Give today >> donate.speechandlanguage.org.uk/single-gift/...
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Not one but two paediatric videofluoroscopy courses at GOSH this year. Please do take a look! 👇🏻👀#blueskyspeechies
January 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Not one but two paediatric videofluoroscopy courses at GOSH this year. Please do take a look! 👇🏻👀#blueskyspeechies
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👩💻Your voice is needed!
✅ Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist?
✅ Working in community settings only?
✅ Worked with at least 1 child with a tracheostomy in last 12 months?
Please click link to participate in this research exploring lived experiences
Link: forms.office.com/e/mJknQNaJNj
✅ Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist?
✅ Working in community settings only?
✅ Worked with at least 1 child with a tracheostomy in last 12 months?
Please click link to participate in this research exploring lived experiences
Link: forms.office.com/e/mJknQNaJNj
November 15, 2024 at 12:10 PM
👩💻Your voice is needed!
✅ Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist?
✅ Working in community settings only?
✅ Worked with at least 1 child with a tracheostomy in last 12 months?
Please click link to participate in this research exploring lived experiences
Link: forms.office.com/e/mJknQNaJNj
✅ Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist?
✅ Working in community settings only?
✅ Worked with at least 1 child with a tracheostomy in last 12 months?
Please click link to participate in this research exploring lived experiences
Link: forms.office.com/e/mJknQNaJNj
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Today saw Levi Fishlock jailed for 9yrs for his part in the summer riots, when he tried to set light to a hotel housing asylum seekers near Rotherham.
The disorder resulted in more than 60 police officers being injured too. This is one officer's response to being there that day.
By PC Reed
The disorder resulted in more than 60 police officers being injured too. This is one officer's response to being there that day.
By PC Reed
A police officer’s thank you from the Rotherham riots
Our core role is to protect life and property, without fear or favour – and we do this as a community – so from the frontline of the Rotherham riots, some thank yous
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 12, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Today saw Levi Fishlock jailed for 9yrs for his part in the summer riots, when he tried to set light to a hotel housing asylum seekers near Rotherham.
The disorder resulted in more than 60 police officers being injured too. This is one officer's response to being there that day.
By PC Reed
The disorder resulted in more than 60 police officers being injured too. This is one officer's response to being there that day.
By PC Reed
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Basic Bluesky tips for 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES. I have only been here since August 19, 2024, so there’s lots I don't know. It would be great if you quote posted this with your own hot tips!
Basic Bluesky tips for 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES. I have only been here since August 19, 2024, so there’s lots I don't know. It would be great if you quote posted this with your own hot tips!
December 8, 2024 at 12:13 AM
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Basic Bluesky tips for 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES. I have only been here since August 19, 2024, so there’s lots I don't know. It would be great if you quote posted this with your own hot tips!
Basic Bluesky tips for 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES. I have only been here since August 19, 2024, so there’s lots I don't know. It would be great if you quote posted this with your own hot tips!