As part of Nutrition and Hydration Week, NHS Lanarkshire is gearing up for a series of events aimed at raising awareness about swallowing disorders and the crucial role speech and language therapists play in addressing them.
This year’s Swallowing Awareness Day, scheduled for Wednesday, March 13th, marks a pivotal moment to highlight the challenges faced by individuals with eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties.
Caitlin Bradley, Speech and Language Therapist, said: “Swallowing Awareness Day provides a vital platform to shed light on the indispensable support SLTs offer to those grappling with swallowing issues. It’s a moment for reflection, education, and collective action towards enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these challenges.”
“Throughout the week, an array of events is set to take place, including Dysphagia Awareness Training, Swallow Screening Training, Dysphagia Awareness Buzz Sessions and informational stalls.
“These initiatives are aimed at not only increasing understanding of dysphagia but also equipping healthcare professionals with the necessary tools to support individuals living with these conditions.”
“By coming together at these events, we can better understand the challenges faced by those with swallowing difficulties and work towards innovative solutions and support systems.”
Nutrition and Hydration Week has taken place every March since 2012. Its purpose is to bring people together to create energy, focus and fun in order to highlight and educate people on the value of food and drink in maintaining health and wellbeing in health and social care.
Events happening during Nutrition and Hydration Week are:
University Hospital Wishaw
- Dysphagia Awareness Training 30 min, Monday 11th of March at 11am, Speech and Language Therapy Department
- Swallow Screening Training 1 hour, Tuesday 12th of March at 11am, Speech and Language Therapy Department
- Visit the stall outside the Sanctuary, Wednesday 13th March between 11:30am and 13:30pm
University Hospital Hairmyres
- Swallow Screening Training 1 hour, Friday 15 March 2024, Lecture Theatre,00 am, 10.00 am, 13.45 pm, 14.45 pm & 15.45 pm
University Hospital Monklands
- Swallow Screening Training 1 hour, Tuesday 12th of March in Ward 14 at 11am
- Dysphagia Awareness Buzz Sessions,
- 11-12pm in ward 14,
- 11am 11.20am 1140am, 3-4pm in ward 12,
- 3pm 3.20pm 3.40pm in ward 14,
