In our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers:

• Update on the NHS in England.
• Curriculum review - our definition of oracy adopted and evidence based approach on adaptation for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
  https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-response-to-the-curriculum-review-final-report/
• Engagement with the Chief Medical Officer, Sir Chris Whitty, on the report on the Health of people in prison, and in the secure NHS estate in England.
  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-health-of-people-in-prison-on-probation-and-in-the-secure-nhs-estate-in-england
• RCSLT response to NICE guideline on rehabitation for chronic neurological disorders including acquired brain injury.
  https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-responds-to-new-nice-guideline/
• Adult waiting times.
• Scottish advanced practice guidance for AHPs https://www.gov.scot/publications/transforming-roles-paper-6-allied-health-professions-advanced-practice/pages/1/.
• Invest in SLT update.
• Care home statement: https://www.rcslt.org/news/new-statement-on-the-role-of-slts-in-care-homes/
• Assisted dying in Jersey.
• Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board celebrates RCSLT 80th year.
• RCSLT conference 26-27 November - tickets still available.
  https://www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-conference-2025/

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This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.

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