Speech and Language Therapy Munch time webinars

Have your lunch, join us and get tastes and flavours of research, guidelines and lived experiences on topics related to our work at Evelina London.

All sessions will be recorded for viewing for up to a month after the event.

Relevant for Community Speech and Language Therapists, Student Speech and Language Therapists, Allied Health Professionals, Medical Professionals

Please take a look at the details for the sessions below:

27 November 2025

Title: The Role of the Speech and Language Therapist in the Evelina Complex Feeding Service

Presenter 1: Katie Stretton

Presenter 2: Amina Macfarlane

Objective: To understand how the Complex Feeding Clinic at Evelina Hospital supports children and young people with ARFID and other selective feeding difficulties, with a focus on the role of the Speech and Language Therapist.

Blurb: This session will explore the role of the Speech and Language Therapist within a multidisciplinary complex feeding team, focusing on how we support children and young people with ARFID and other selective feeding difficulties. It will provide a general overview of the Evelina Complex Feeding Service, a brief introduction to ARFID and selective feeding, and examples of strategies we may support families to implement.

Presenter 1 Bio: Katie has worked in both community and outpatient services since moving to the UK in 2013, specialising both supporting children and young people with emerging communication profiles and neurodevelopmental diagnosis and intervention for much of her career. Katie has worked for Evelina Children’s Hospital since June 2020, first in the community team and now in a dual role at Evelina London Children’s Hospital as part of two multidisciplinary teams: Newcomen Neurodevelopmental Service and the Complex Feeding Service.

Presenter 2 Bio: Amina currently works in the community and outpatient services the Evelina London specialising both in supporting children and young people with emerging communication profiles and neurodevelopmental diagnosis. Amina has worked in a range of NHS settings and overseas working with children and families with communication and feeding differences. Amina has worked for Evelina Children’s Hospital since 2023 in the community team and Complex Feeding team as well as previously in the Newcomen Neurodevelopmental Service.

Relevant for: Community Speech and Language Therapists, Student Speech and Language Therapists, Allied Health Professionals, Medical Professionals

15 January 2026

Title: Children with a Diagnosis of 22q11 Deletion Syndrome: Impact on Speech and Swallow

Presenter 1: Hannah Cook

Presenter 2: Lesley Baker

Objective: To understand the presentation of 22q11 syndrome and its impact on speech and swallow, including key considerations for assessment and management, and to increase knowledge and skills for Speech and Language Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Blurb: 22q11 deletion syndrome is a complex condition that affects multiple body structures and functions, with wide-ranging impacts on health and development—including speech and feeding. This session will discuss common presentations in these children, how their difficulties typically arise, and approaches to management.

Presenter 1 Bio: Hannah (she/her) has worked at the Evelina London Cleft Service since 2009 and prior to that worked in community clinics, schools and hearing impairment services in South London. She qualified from the University of Reading in 2005 with a Bsc in Linguistics and Language Pathology. Her special interests include ultrasound biofeedback and Pierre Robin Sequence. She loves watching films and speaking French.

Presenter 2 Bio: Lesley (she/her) has been a speech and language therapist at the Evelina London Children's Hospital since 2008 and prior to that worked at the Bobath Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy. She qualified from Queen Margaret University University College, Edinburgh, in 2000 with a BSc in Speech Pathology and Therapy. Her special interests are all in paediatrics: dysphagia (including videofluoroscopic swallow studies), motor disorders and Rett syndrome. She loves travelling and listening to podcasts.

Relevant for: Community Speech and Language Therapists, Student Speech and Language Therapists, Allied Health Professionals, Medical Professionals

12 Febuary 2026

Title: Laryngeal Hypersensitivity in Children: The Role of the Speech and Language Therapist

Presenter 1: Lizzie Nash

Presenter 2: Chelsea Roy

Objective: To understand the role of the Speech and Language Therapist in working with children who present with symptoms of laryngeal hypersensitivity, and to increase knowledge of the available assessment and management options.

Blurb: Laryngeal hypersensitivity is an umbrella term that includes conditions such as inducible laryngeal obstruction, chronic cough, and throat discomfort—all of which can impact swallowing. These symptoms are often under-recognised or misdiagnosed as other conditions, leading to poor clinical outcomes and inappropriate care. The role of the Speech and Language Therapist is crucial in this population; however, limited awareness of these conditions highlights the need for greater recognition. This webinar will define laryngeal hypersensitivity, outline the role of the Speech and Language Therapist, review the current evidence base—particularly in relation to children—and consider ways to overcome the challenges children face in accessing appropriate care.

Presenter 1 Bio: Lizzie (she/her) is a Speech and Language Therapist at Evelina London Children's Hospital. She qualified from UCL in 1999 and completed an MSc at City University in 2008. For the past 20 years she's specialised in complex airways and ENT, working with children with tracheostomies and voice disorders. She's worked at Evelina London Children's Hospital for 15 years . She is now Head of Paediatric SLT but continues to work clinically in MDT and SLT Voice Clinics. Lizzie is kept busy by her two children and loves soaking up London life.

Presenter 2 Bio: Chelsea (she/ her) qualified from University of Cape Town in 2014. Since then she has worked as a Speech and Language Therapist in a variety of paediatric settings and for the past 4 years has specialised in complex airway, tracheostomy and voice. She co-ordinates the education programme within the Speech and Language Therapy department and is the lead for tracheostomy competency development of staff within the department. Chelsea loves cooking, pottering in her house and local London areas, and loves to dance.

Relevant for: Community Speech and Language Therapists, Student Speech and Language Therapists, Allied Health Professionals, Medical Professionals

5 March 2026

Title: Speech and Language Therapy Management of Babies and Children with Tracheoesophageal Fistula or Oesophageal Atresia

Presenter 1: Maya Asir

Presenter 2: Laura Baird

Objective: To understand the impact on swallowing and feeding over time. To understand the role of the speech and language therapist. To understand the use of clinical and instrumental swallow assessments and therapy approaches with particular reference to clinical and instrumental swallow assessment and the swallow physiology over time.

Blurb: Babies and children with a diagnosis of tracheoseophageal fistula or tracheal atresia undergo repair and may require ongoing procedures. Their swallow is impacted at multiple levels and they are at increased risk of respiratory and quality of life sequalea. The problems they encounter with feeding and swallowing impact on developmental feeding milestones and are a cause of anxiety to parents/ carers. This webinar aims to summarise the research and current clinical practice with these patients and our experience at Evelina London Children's Hospital will be shared to support those looking after these patients in the community.

Presenter 1 Bio: TBC

Presenter 2 Bio: TBC

Relevant for: Community Speech and Language Therapists, Student Speech and Language Therapists, Allied Health Professionals, Medical Professionals

Fees

£10.00 per webinar for external delegates

Free for internal Guy's and St Thomas' Staff (GSTT) staff.

Booking Queries

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