Speech and communication difficulties in motor neurone disease (MND) – a multidisciplinary approach

MND Academy will host a live webinar on Friday, 4th April at 15:00. You are invited to watch the webinar from your computer or tablet. We will be live for 1 hour 30 minutes via Zoom and a recording of the MND Academy session will be available following the meeting.

15:00 – 15:45 MND Academy Webinar

15:45 – 15:50 Break

15:50 – 16:30 Zambon UK Ltd promotional satellite symposium

Join us for a live webinar designed for NHS health and social care professionals, exploring how motor neurone disease (MND) affects speech and communication. This session will provide an overview of multidisciplinary management strategies and practical interventions to support patients and caregivers.

"Putting words into someone’s mouth is often perceived as a short cut and helpful, but can lead to unpicking what someone is actually trying to convey. I know I have become a very patient listener." – clinician working in MND

This webinar aims to explore how MND affects speech and communication, highlighting the role of and support needed from the multidisciplinary team. The session will provide an overview of multidisciplinary management strategies and practical interventions to support patients and care givers.

Aims:

• To provide an overview of how MND affects speech and communication.

• To introduce key strategies and multidisciplinary approaches for managing communication challenges.

• To highlight the benefits of early intervention and assistive communication support.

Objectives:

• Understand how MND impacts speech and communication.

• Recognise the role of the MDT in supporting communication needs.

• Learn about key interventions such as early communication planning, voice banking, and assistive communication options.

This webinar has received sponsorship from Zambon UK Ltd. The first session in the webinar is designed and delivered by the MND Academy and sponsored by Zambon UK Ltd; the sponsor has had no input into the educational content or organisation of the session. The second session is a satellite symposium that is designed and delivered by Zambon UK Ltd.

Zambon Promotional Satellite Symposium:
Dysphagia in Motor Neurone Disease

Join Zambon UK’s promotional webinar where Sophie Cottrell (Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, North Bristol NHS Trust) will present an overview of dysphagia in motor neurone disease, including prevalence, characteristics and common themes.

This satellite symposium is intended for UK healthcare professionals only.

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