A team of like-minded, passionate technology innovation organisations are working together to proactively achieve a significant reduction in NHS Dysphagia waiting lists. Working in partnership with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, over the last 3 months, we have jointly delivered to care homes in the Blackpool area:
Over 150 dysphagia digital learning sessions
Over 100 SLT remote dysphagia assessments
Feedback from care home managers, staff and residents has been very positive.
89% of care staff were not confident on recognising signs of dysphagia or understanding the action to take
Post digital learning, over 95% were. confident to very confident of recognising the signs of dysphagia and knowing what to do
100% rated the digital learning very good to exceptional
100% found the SLT remote assessment good to very good
The simple 5 step process, where we undertake all the heavy lifting for you!
A care home registers their staff for either Level 1 or Level 4 Dysphagia Teleswallowing training
Care home staff complete the training (only takes around 45 minutes)
We agree remote assessment appointments with care home manager
Undertake a SLT remote dysphagia assessment, supported by a care home staff member who is trained to level 4
SLT submits recommendations to residents GP, Care Home and Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust SLT team
Why not book a short 30 minute appointment with Aaron and we can discuss how we can help your Trust? It’s probably the best decision you will make today, we very much look forward to speaking to you and helping you reduce your dysphagia waiting lists.
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