Headcases were very happy to hand over 8 tablet computers for text to speech use by North Staffordshire Head and Neck patients. Pictured below are Amy, Speech & Language Therapist. Fred, Chairman. Wendy, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Paul, Secretary.
We’re having a raffle at the August meeting and would welcome any Raffle prizes. Just bring them along on the night and let’s see what we can raise! Past raffles have done very well and the cash will be put to good use very quickly.
Thanks in advance, and don’t forget – no such thing as a prize that’s too wacky!
I’m happy to announce we’ve ordered 8 tablets for the Speech and Language therapists to allocate to patients. They’ll be available in the Department from the end of the month and will be used to help patients having speech difficulties after surgery / treatment.
There are a number of very good apps that will convert typed text into speech at the tap of the screen. Some allow the creation of a library of phrases that are always available at a quick tap, avoiding laborious pencil and paper communication. In between conversations, the usual facilities will allow for music, films, Facebook and whatever else can be found on an Android Tablet.
We know patients who’ve used this solution extensively, and the feedback has been very good.
You may remember we’re in the process of purchasing some IOPI Medical Speech Therapy equipment. We have a meeting at the Hospital scheduled for next Monday to move this project forward. We look forward to welcoming Fiona from Severn Healthcare U.K.
An update will follow soon.
We’re very grateful to one of our Head and Neck patients for a gift of £200.00 to be used for the purchase of Nebuliser Equipment. This will be used at home by future patients to help healing of tissues after treatment. A nebuliser will create a fine, atomised mist that soothes and moistens the airway and throat when breathed in, promoting comfort and healing.
Gifts like this will always benefit current and future patients, so thanks again, and all the very best for your ongoing recovery.
Once again, we thank the Swallows for providing this useful guide to self-screening:
