The December news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs. Dated 16 December 2024.

• Derek reflects back on 2024, looking at some of the big changes.
• Campaigns and how to get involved. Including Mikey Ackers' petition to Parliament which will be debated in the House of Commons on 27 January.
• What's happening around the nations of the UK.

Useful links:
Inclusive Communication in Parliament coalition:
https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-joins-inclusive-parliament-coalition/

Campaign on Primary Progressive Aphasia:
https://www.rcslt.org/news/campaign-to-improve-care-for-people-living-with-primary-progressive-aphasia-ppa-launched/

Mikey's Wish petition
https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-thanks-signatories-of-mikey-akers-invest-in-slt-petition/

This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT. It was produced and edited by freelance producer, Jacques Strauss.

Release date:

16 December 2024

Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.

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