Rebecca Boddington - SLT Services

18/03/2026

It is swallowing awareness day 2026!

The RCSLT has some lovely information about what we do as SLTs working with people who have swallowing difficulties.

This is the often ‘unseen’ but equally essential part of SLT practice.

Lots of people don’t realise it falls into our scope of practice or don’t know you can have swallowing problems, until they or a family member/friend experience them.

Today is a great opportunity to be more informed!

10/03/2026

I am really looking forward to attending the MND Association Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Principles training today.

I have been really interested in this approach and what it can add to my work since it was the topic of the annual Stephen Hawking lecture a year or two ago.

I work with lots of people who are living with progressive neurological conditions or have experienced a life changing neurological event. I also volunteer as an association visitor, supporting people living with MND. I feel these principles align with my values and can really enhance my approach both personally and professional.

Looking forward to learning more as a clinician and doing more for my clients with my new skills!

24/02/2026

🤩 I am thrilled to be running another Communication and Swallowing Café for Parkinson's UK, this time with the Huddersfield branch.

😍We have been overwhelmed with enthusiasm and interest which is excellent!

😁Our first session is tomorrow and aims to offer reliable information, communication opportunities and peer support.

🤗 We learned so much from the initial pilot and this next run of slightly fewer, activity focused sessions will build on the generous feedback from the people who attended at the Leeds branch.

17/02/2026

This is the current pile of books I am working my way through - I recently finished Maggie O' Farrell's The Marriage Portrait and felt sad that I didn't know if I would ever enjoy a book as much as I did that one!

There can be so much pleasure in reading, the richness of the language, the focussed attention and the quiet busyness of our minds. It is a silent communication with the author and our imagination, another form of connection.

For people with communication needs, reading may be challenging day-to-day, accessing letters in the post, reading street signs etc. Whilst, for some people, reading for pleasure, beyond the functional, can be of great significance in their lives and to their wellbeing.

Speech and language therapy is about both functionality and personal-significance and the joy of working independently is service provision doesn't dictate our goals with the value of wellbeing and sense of self taking priority.

If reading brings you the same enjoyment it does to me, but has become more difficult due to a change in your communication, it may be that speech and language therapy can help.

rebecca@boddingtonslt.co.uk
07808429291
www.boddingtonslt.co.uk

10/02/2026

Tomorrow is the international day of women and girls in science and a great opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the women in our incredible research community which continuously drive the speech and language profession forward!

When I attended the conference last year, I was so inspired by the work so many incredible women are doing so we can better serve the people we support. It was wonderful to experience their passion, knowledge and skills and absorb their excitement for the future of our profession! I even dared to think about exploring opportunities to conduct my own research ... but that's a discussion for another time.

10/02/2026

Speech therapy colleagues, this one is for you -

Tuesday 12 May 2026 Online via Zoom Join us for this exciting free open lecture on Speech and Language Therapy intervention for people with Huntington’s Disease, hosted by the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability. The one hour webinar will be led by the co-authors of the upcoming Speech and Languag...

20/01/2026

During the Christmas break (oh so long ago!) I enjoyed some time reflecting on my experiences in 2025.

- The kitchen tables I have sat at, the joy and pain shared, the generous thanks, recommendations and kind words.

- The professional communities which have welcomed and supported me.

- The things I have learned - personally and professionally.

2026 has begun with a clearer vision, bigger aspirations and increasing confidence ...

What is the learning you're bringing with you from 2025?

19/01/2026

A reminder, Ilkley Library is running a hands-on support session on Wednesday morning for Ilkley residents struggling with the NHS app and online services.

Tap the link in comments to read more ⤵

13/01/2026

💥 I was ready to be back with a bang for the first working week of 2026, but that bang was more of a fizzle and back to bed as the latest virus had other plans for me …

👋 So here I am! It’s the second week of January I am recovered and ready to say Happy New Year!

💕 2025 was such an exciting year, shaped by some giant leaps and 2026 is already packed with exciting things for speech and language therapy and for Rebecca Boddington - SLT Services.

😊 Looking forward to sharing it with you!

20/12/2025

If you need help over the Christmas period and don't know who to turn to, check out our article which lists which NHS services can help you when your GP is closed. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-09-02/where-can-i-get-help-health-out-hours

19/12/2025

I’m signing off for Christmas now. 🎄

My next working day is Tuesday 6th January.

It has been a fabulous year, filled with opportunities to work with incredible clients and colleagues. I feel truly reconnected to the things I love about speech and language therapy and can’t wait to see what 2026 might bring. Perhaps it will be as happy and chaotic as our family Christmas tree?!

Sending warm festive wishes x

17/12/2025

ASLTIP have a new members logo and I have (finally!) added it to me website - take a look!

Visit www.boddingtonslt.co.uk