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Dr Freya Sparks
@freyasparks.bsky.social
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Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist | Head and Neck cancer | ENT | Laryngectomy
#BSkySpeechies
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We’re thrilled that an image from Smartly. has been shortlisted for Research Image of the Year! 📸🎉

Smartly. used simulation+augmented reality to train healthcare teams in managing urgent care for people with laryngectomy 💡

Check out the images ⬇️

www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/research/sup...
Research Image of the Year | City St George's, University of London
Learn about our Research Image of the Year competition.
www.citystgeorges.ac.uk
October 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
freyasparks.bsky.social
Great opportunity here to be involved in #laryngectomy research at @citystgeorges.bsky.social

If you are an #SLT or CNS working with voice prostheses have a look! 👀
nickygilbodyslt.bsky.social Nicky Gilbody @nickygilbodyslt.bsky.social · Jul 8
Research opportunity!

Are you an SLT or CNS working in the NHS with people with #laryngectomy?

Do you regularly perform #valve changes?

We want to hear your views!

Click here → bit.ly/3FAu2Ze or scan the QR code to find out more.

Please share with your networks
July 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Reposted by Dr Freya Sparks
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‼️Thanks if you have already shared

🚨Please note updated info & survey link 👇🏻

💻 Please complete & share

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Sent on behalf of Analou Sugar - her PhD research.

#paeds #peds #VFSS #EDS #slpeeps #wespeechies

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Bold blue poster announcing recruitment speech and language therapists to complete a survey. The poster includes white boxes with text outlining information. A QR code and link to the survey is also included.
June 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
freyasparks.bsky.social
Thank you @bartscharity.bsky.social for the wonderful support and funding that enabled this research!
bartscharity.bsky.social Barts Charity @bartscharity.bsky.social · Jun 18
For throat cancer patients, losing your voice can be isolating.  
 
freyasparks.bsky.social, a Barts Charity Fellow, is creating a new therapy to help patients speak again after voicebox removal.

Find out more from Freya and how you can apply for a Fellowship: bit.ly/4e9DrUm
June 24, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Reposted by Dr Freya Sparks
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Do you work with people with #stroke and #aphasia in the community? Interested in supporting wellbeing and self management? Have a look at this course 👇👇 All online and self paced. Deadline for registration 12th February

www.city.ac.uk/prospective-...
Setting up a peer-befriending scheme for people with aphasia | City, University of London
This online course will train clinicians on how to set up a peer-befriending scheme for people with aphasia, providing resources for training and supervision.
www.city.ac.uk
January 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Reposted by Dr Freya Sparks
nickygilbodyslt.bsky.social
Experimenting with motion capture to create teaching resources for clinical skills development.

Want to help us evaluate this as a learning tool for urgent #laryngectomy care? See the flyer for more!
December 18, 2024 at 1:27 PM