Rose Speech Therapy LTD

24/04/2026

Client comfort is so important when performing a FEES exam. Through explanation of the process and encouraging the client to ask questions, we build confidence and ensure our client is as happy and comfortable as possible. This then allows us to gain the most information, and provide the best possible findings.

If you want to discuss a FEES exam, book or to refer a client, contact us at:
www.rosespeechtherapy.co.uk
admin@rosespeechtherapy.co.uk
or 01484 793550

17/04/2026

Investing in continuous learning is at the heart of what we do.

Our Directors, Karen and Gill, recently attended Linda Sayers’ Level 3 Safeguarding training – and it was excellent.

Linda’s depth of experience truly brought safeguarding to life, making complex scenarios feel real and relevant. The session also offered valuable space for reflection, prompting meaningful discussion around best practice and professional responsibility.

A highly recommended course for anyone committed to maintaining the highest standards of care.

13/04/2026

For more information on our Fee's service please contact us.

09/04/2026

As well as our Speech Therapy services, we also have an In-house, Eating Drinking & Swallowing Clinic.

Visit our website www.rosespeechtherapy.co.uk

07/04/2026

Getting assessed for eating drinking or swallowing difficulties is easier than ever with our in-house clinic. Be assured it's safe, easy and efficient. We can even in some cases come to you, where familiarity of surroundings makes it more accessible and comfortable.

02/04/2026

If the upcoming Easter break has you concerned, maybe you need help with the problem.

Get in touch with us at Rose Speech Therapy to help discuss, diagnose and treat difficulties in eating, drinking, swallowing or communication.

www.rosespeechtherapy.co.uk

02/04/2026

Alex, a member of our team is running the Leeds Half Marathon in May in memory of our friend and colleague, Vicky, who passed away last year. She is raising money for two charities, one of these is a new charity in Vicky’s name. Please help support and share if you can🫶🏼

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/alex-bartlett-120

01/04/2026

Alex, a member of our team is running the Leeds Half Marathon in May in memory of our friend and colleague, Vicky, who passed away last year. She is raising money for two charities, one of these is a new charity in Vicky’s name. Please help support and share if you can🫶🏼

Iʼm raising money to remember Vicky and raise money for charity. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

31/03/2026

We recently took our mobile FEES clinic on the road to Manchester to support a complex neurogenic dysphagia case — and this is exactly why flexible, patient-centred services matter.

By assessing the patient in his own environment, with familiar foods (including homemade samosas), we were able to gain a far more accurate and functional picture of his swallow. He tolerated the endoscope for 30 minutes, allowing for a detailed and dynamic assessment that simply wouldn’t have been possible in a more restricted setting.

This individual has already made significant progress with targeted therapy (AMPCARE and MDTP) — moving from nil by mouth to a Level 6 diet with teaspoons of thin fluids. This latest study has helped us identify ongoing impairments and refine targeted therapy goals to support further recovery.
Importantly, we also identified previously undiagnosed potential vocal fold nodules — highlighting how instrumental assessment can have wider clinical impact beyond swallowing alone.

Mobile FEES isn’t just about convenience — it’s about delivering the right assessment, in the right place, at the right time.

31/03/2026

Small changes in oral tolerance can transform quality of life.

Karen and Gill from the Rose Speech Therapy team recently delivered training to the Mid Yorks Community Dental Service on how SLT and dental services overlap in supporting shared clients.

We were invited following the experience of a client who previously couldn’t tolerate oral care from a sensory perspective and would refuse toothbrushing.
Through a carefully developed and gradually progressed oral desensitisation plan — embedded consistently into his daily routine with support staff — he can now tolerate and enjoy having his teeth brushed. He is PEG fed, and reducing oral defensiveness has also enabled him to tolerate small tastes by mouth.

A change in oral tolerance created a ripple effect:
• Improved oral hygiene
• Reduced risk of chest infections
• Greater opportunity for safe sensory experiences
• Enhanced quality of life
If you’re supporting someone who struggles with oral care and think desensitisation work could make a difference, we’d be happy to talk.
Thank you to Silvi Ahmed for the invitation.

31/03/2026

A quick reminder about our communication cafe, the April date is later due to the Bank holiday. See you on Monday 13th April.

Find us at Greenhead park cafe. For those with communication difficulties, find like minded people to meet and have a coffee with. It's a safe, friendly and welcoming space.

19/03/2026

ASLTIP Awards 2026 – Celebrating Excellence

We are proud that Rose Speech Therapy was nominated for the Sarah Buckley Award for Innovation, recognising the work of our Eating, Drinking and Swallowing clinic and the impact it’s having on access, outcomes, and patient care.

While we weren’t shortlisted this time, it’s still a real acknowledgement of the work we’re doing — and we’ll absolutely keep pushing things forward.