{"id":162,"date":"2016-04-22T08:47:59","date_gmt":"2016-04-22T07:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/slsncl\/?p=162"},"modified":"2016-04-22T08:47:59","modified_gmt":"2016-04-22T07:47:59","slug":"newcastle-university-speech-therapy-societys-giving-voice-campaign-13th-15th-april-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/slsncl\/2016\/04\/22\/newcastle-university-speech-therapy-societys-giving-voice-campaign-13th-15th-april-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle University Speech Therapy Society\u2019s Giving Voice Campaign (13th-15th April 2016)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In 2010, the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists started a campaign, Giving Voice, to raise awareness of the importance of Speech and Language Therapy (SLT). 2.5 million people in the UK have Speech, Language and Communication Needs, yet it is still a little-known about profession amongst the general public. This year, Newcastle University\u2019s Speech Therapy Society organised a 3 day Giving Voice Campaign. Students from all stages in the Speech and Language Sciences department got involved and it was a huge success.<\/p>\n

Challenging Perceptions on Campus<\/strong> \u2013 250 responses to a survey were analysed and posters were created showing what the general public think about SLT. Comments ranged from \u201cteach people to talk\u201d to \u201cchanging lives\u201d and even \u201cI will never forget their gift to my life\u201d.<\/p>\n

Pub Quiz and Silent Auction in aid of the Stroke Association<\/strong> \u2013 Nearly 100 people descended on a local pub to take part in our pub quiz. We had 14 \u2018lots\u2019 up for silent auction throughout the evening. An amazing \u00a3255 was raised for the Stroke Association \u2013 thank you to everyone who came!<\/p>\n

Awareness of Alternative Communication Methods on Campus<\/strong> \u2013 a range of alternative communication methods, including Makaton, symbol exchange and pen and paper were provided and members of the public were encouraged to use these methods to ask for a freebie. Many people found it difficult to imagine using these methods as opposed to their voice as their main method of communication, but unfortunately, this is the reality for many people.<\/p>\n

Awareness of Swallowing Disorders on Campus<\/strong> \u2013 People were drawn to our table for a \u2018free drink with a twist\u2019. 1\/3 of people experience difficulties swallowing post-stroke and use thickener to increase the consistency of their drinks to ensure swallowing does not threaten life. There were various reactions but a consensus that quality of life would be significantly reduced.<\/p>\n

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Silent Flash Mob<\/strong> \u2013 Newcastle University\u2019s city campus and Northumberland Street are both bustling main areas in Newcastle and, at 11am, were filled with a range of people going about their daily business. However, attention was diverted to the student wandering around trying to shout, but without any sound. The public changed direction to avoid the student, which struck a chord with many students as this reaction is experienced by a vast number of people with disabilities. With the blow of a whistle, 20 students appeared with large speech bubbles containing facts, quotes and statistics about SLT. Members of the public were seen to bump into each other as they read the bubbles and murmurs of \u2018I know someone who had SLT were heard all around. The society then shouted, \u2018Speech and Language Therapy transforms lives\u2019, the Giving Voice tagline, and, with another whistle blow, the students disappeared. This demonstration, which lasted less than 2 minutes, drew the attention of the public to SLT and its importance for so many people.<\/p>\n

\u201cWithout Speech and Language Therapists, I wouldn\u2019t be here\u201d \u2013 Service User<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI have learnt a lot about Speech and Language Therapy\u201d \u2013 Member of the Public<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cSpeech and Language Therapy gave me a voice\u201d \u2013 Service User<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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