Sam Harding
PhD, Health Psych & Researcher, AHP, QoL, SLT, Maxillofacial, Hyperbaric, DDRC. Views I express here are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer
- Reposted by Sam Harding📣 We are inviting #parents of #preterm born children in #Wales to join our Expert Parent Group and guide #research to improve #speech #outcomes for preterm born #children! 📣 🙏 Please share with your networks and friends :)
- Reposted by Sam HardingToday is a key turning point in the @misltoessd.bsky.social study-publication of our Core Outcome Set. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... Huge thanks @samburrslt.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social and all made this happen. Roll on phase 2!
- Reposted by Sam HardingVery happy to share a link to the latest @misltoessd.bsky.social publication with @samburrslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social The MISLToe_SSD Core Outcome Set (COS) for UK SLT Routine Data Collection onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
- I project I am affiliated with has been asked by the ethics committee to canvass opinion about the use of health information in the screening service. We would be grateful if you would answer the survey it should only take 10 minutes to complete. qualtricsxmx3bklgbhx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
- Reposted by Sam Harding✨ NEW #Research #SLT role with our study! ✨ 2 days/week for 3 years Speech data collection with very preterm-born children in Wales 👇👇👇 jobs.cardiffmet.ac.uk/2526113 @cshcr.bsky.social @bristol-sltru.bsky.social @rhonwenlewis.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social
- Reposted by Sam HardingWe are excited to announce that the PROSPER study has been awarded funding via the Health and Care Research Wales Advanced Fellowship Dr Sam Burr @samburrslt.bsky.social leads this vital work to improve speech outcomes for VP-born children in Wales healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/news/h...
- I am writing to share this exciting new funded PhD opportunity from Cardiff Metropolitan University in early child speech development among preterm born children. www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

- Reposted by Sam HardingWe are delighted to share that we have been awarded prestigious funding from Health and Care Research Wales to conduct Phase 2 of the MISLToe_SSD study in Wales! 🤩 healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/news/h... @cshcr.bsky.social
- For the 3rd year we would like to invite you to the 'Developing a Research Skilled Workforce in the South West' conference. In 2026 it will be a Celebration event - *Abstract submission* now open - details - www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/cli...
- Reposted by Sam HardingWe are thrilled to announce that Phase 2 of the MISLToe_SSD Study in England has been funded by the @nihr.bsky.social Research for Patient Benefit Programme 🤩 We can’t wait to start work with 5 amazing #NHS #SLT teams in September! #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork

- @misltoessd.bsky.social team are out and about today across 3 of the four nations of the UK. I'm at #CHCR2025 presenting the projects journey so far and the future direction and potential impact. @samburrslt.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social
- Reposted by Sam HardingCome and join the @misltoessd.bsky.social team as a #SeniorResearchAssociate 🤩 www.nhsjobs.com/job/UK/Brist... Job vacancy: Senior Research Associate, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol | trac.jobs @cshcr.bsky.social @bristol-sltru.bsky.social @bristolcach.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
- @bristol-sltru.bsky.social are looking to hire a Senior Research Associate (Qualitative) to the @misltoessd.bsky.social study team. Its a Band 7 role for 18 months. If you are interested, have a look, and maybe drop us a line to have a chat!! www.nbt.nhs.uk/careers/curr...
- Reposted by Sam HardingLovely to see this review as an Open Access publication - doi.org/10.1002/icd.... Looking at 'What Apps Exist That Can Be Leveraged for Speech and Language Surveillance in Children?' Great work @samharding.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social Lydia and Sarah. @researchnbt.bsky.social
- Reposted by Sam Harding@drhelenslt.bsky.social recognises the MANY #SSD experts a Ross the #UK who took part in the @misltoessd.bsky.social Phase 1 study to achieve #consensus on #SSD #outcomes 🙏🏻 #ThankYou @icpla2025.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @bristol-sltru.bsky.social
- Reposted by Sam Harding@samburrslt.bsky.social presenting at @icpla2025.bsky.social on speech sound development in pre term born children Another presentation from @bristol-sltru.bsky.social and @cardiffmet.bsky.social and @cshcr.bsky.social
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- *Do SLTs all agree?* Why not join a national survey to find out! Are you a practising children’s SLT who has worked in community settings for more than a year? Do you wonder how your case selection decisions compare to other SLTs nationally? uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

- "People who work in research don't look like me - I want to change that." Can you help Constance Shiridzinomwa identify and understand the barriers and enablers to nurses (band 5-7) having a career in research. Read the blog and complete the survey www.bristolhealthpartners.org.uk/news/constan...
- Reposted by Sam Harding🆓🔓 @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samburrslt.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social & @yvonnewren.bsky.social 2025. Towards an Agreed Labelling System & Protocol for the Diagnosis of #ChildSpeechDis Subtypes in the UK IJLCD 60(3). doi.org/10.1111/1460... 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES #slpeeps
- Learning lots at an Awake Craniotomy for Brain Tumours study day @scicommsuwe.bsky.social Great work Neil Barua and Anna Piasecki and team!!
- I love the @misltoessd.bsky.social team! Even when you can't make a meeting, they make sure you are present :-) @samburrslt.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social
- So happy and proud to see this great review on head and neck prostheses and quality of life being presented at BAHNO!! Great work Katie
- So great to get this work out!!
- @bristol-sltru.bsky.social recently undertook a survey for the @RCSLT to evaluate their Professional Development Framework. We now want to unpick some of the feedback! Could you spare some time to tell me about it? The 'Good', the 'Bad' and the 'Ugly'? Drop an email - samantha.harding@nbt.nhs.uk

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- Way to go Mary!! Winner of the best poster in the research leaders theme @drswgo.bsky.social #drsw25
- Reposted by Sam HardingProf Jenny Freeman asks us to consider the #research lighthouse so we can sustain research activity in clinical practice @drswgo.bsky.social #DRSW25
- The Sam's are on the road again!! This time you can find @samburrslt.bsky.social and I @plymuni.bsky.social @drswgo.bsky.social #SurfingTheWave conference @bristol-sltru.bsky.social
- Having a great morning at @drswgo.bsky.social with loads of research interested/active colleagues from @nbt @clairelanfear @rachelevans #SurfingTheWave
- Reposted by Sam Harding5 days to go until our regional in-person conference #drsw25 plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/sur...

- New article - *Preparing allied health professional students to work collaboratively with families of young children (0-8 years): A scoping review* tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @nihr.bsky.social @researchnbt.bsky.social @renalyons.bsky.social @clarecarrollslt.bsky.social
- Having an amazingly productive writing time waiting for my car to be serviced and MOT'ed

- Reposted by Sam Harding@drswgo.bsky.social welcome! Are you a Health and Care Professional in South West England? This awesome network will connect you with inspiring and aspiring #researchactive clinicians in the region 🤩 @nihr.bsky.social @bristol-sltru.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @kathbroomfield.bsky.social

- Such a delight to get this work out for people to read and consider - *Learning to read FAST MRI: Qualitative interviews with groups experienced reading mammograms* - OPEN ACCESS @nihr.bsky.social openresearch.nihr.ac.uk/articles/5-2...
- Reposted by Sam Harding@icpla2025.bsky.social Very excited to be selected to present our scoping review of speech sound development in very preterm-born children at #ICPLA2025 🤩 @samharding.bsky.social @bristol-sltru.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social #SLPs

- Reposted by Sam HardingMorning all health and care practitioners in south west England. Welcome to our new location

- Reposted by Sam HardingConsider applying for this WONDERFUL job in our new Children's Voices Centre @CharlesSturtUni. You will lead interdisciplinary research initiatives aiming to make a difference in the lives of children, families and communities globally external-jobs.csu.edu.au/cw/en/job/49...
- Reposted by Sam HardingIf you are a UK SLT the RCSLT are evaluating how the professional development framework has been received by #speechandlanguagetherapists & managers. Whether you have/haven't used the framework, they'd like your feedback eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A... 🗓️Closes 24 Feb
- @bristol-sltru.bsky.social have been working with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists to evaluate the Professional Development Framework. Whether you have used the framework or not we would love to hear from you - www.surveymonkey.com/r/HJX5WFF
- Reposted by Sam Harding📣 Are you a research-curious SLT? The Clinical Academic CEN invites #StudyDay: "The Research Elevator Pitch" 7th March 12:30-2pm (Zoom) Email: clinacsltcen@gmail.com with your project or to join the event @bristol-sltru.bsky.social @cshcr.bsky.social @speechbite.bsky.social @sltsbl.bsky.social
- Reposted by Sam HardingOur Multilingual Children's Speech website csu.edu.au/research/mul... has LOTS of new content in 100+ languages including new treehouse posters csu.edu.au/research/mul... based on doi.org/10.1044/2018... … doi.org/10.1044/2020... … @ashajournals.bsky.social @ashaweb.bsky.social