The National Disability Authority is working on various projects under the Autism Innovation Strategy. A current project is Action 82 which focuses on access to public services for non-speaking autistic people.
We are actively seeking new Board members, particularly those with experience in underrepresented areas such as independent practice, to ensure diverse perspectives are reflected in our governance, strategic direction and decision-making.
HIQA is developing new health information standards to improve how health data is collected, recorded, and shared—ensuring safer, higher-quality care across services. A six-week public consultation is now open, and HIQA invites all stakeholders in health and social care to take part.
The Aphasia Therapy Finder—a searchable database featuring 25 evidence-based aphasia therapies—is now available on the IASLT website.
ESLA are delighted to bring you the inaugural edition of The ESLA Monthly, a bulletin designed to make sure important Speech & Language Therapy news is heard well beyond national borders.
Over the past three months, MHC have produced a range of guidance for and on our mental health services. They encourage staff in services and, indeed, anyone with an interest in mental health in Ireland to explore these resources and learn from them.
Early Registration ends soon! Four days filled with professional and exciting sessions on the most up-to-date topics in communications sciences and disorders.
IALP is pleased to announce the launch of the Membership Sponsorship Fund (MSF) to provide vital membership support for individuals and professional associations from low- and middle-resourced countries.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We invite you to a Virtual Career Fair on Thursday, 15th May 2025. This unique event will showcase exciting career opportunities within the HSE and its Partner Organisations.
89th ESSD livestream webinar, Core Outcome Sets in Dysphagia Research: A practical guide for researchers and clinicians, presented by Julia Hirschwald, on Wednesday, 21 May at 6:30pm CEST.
Four days filled with professional and exciting sessions on the most up-to-date topics in communications sciences and disorders.
The Mental Health Commission has launched a public consultation to inform the development of a Code of Practice on the Use of Surveillance in Mental Health Services.
The Department will host an online information session on the draft policy proposals and the consultation process on the morning of Thursday 8th May 2025. There will be a questions and answers session at the end of the presentation.. Survey Closes 30th May 2025
Welcome to the Quarter 1 edition of CORU’s newsletter for 2025. This newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the progress CORU are making in implementing a system of regulation for Ireland’s Health and Social Care Professionals.
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has launched a scoping consultation to inform the development of a National Framework for the Responsible and Safe Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health and Social Care.
IASLT is currently undertaking a Strategic Review of Membership Requirements.
As we embark on developing our next strategic plan, we need your input to ensure we prioritize what matters most to you as members of IASLT.
The Nominations and Elections Committee of the International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders (IALP) is currently seeking nominations for the following 2 positions for the 2025-2028 term.
Are you passionate about fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing? We are so excited to return to a face to face Conference in 2026! The IASLT Conference is a flagship event that unites the Speech and Language Therapy community.
Lámh is the manual sign system used by children and adults with intellectual disability and communication needs in Ireland.
IASLT have engaged members to support a written submission to the WHO. This identifies strengths and opportunities for scaling success for assistive technology use, outcomes of success, highlights barriers to access, outlines the impact to the service user from barriers to access. Click to read!
This year's theme highlights the transformative power of integrating technology, research, and evidence-based practices in health and social care.
Only 10 days left to submit! This is your opportunity to share the stage with experts and take part in the conference program
Dementia: Understand Together aims to create an Ireland that embraces and includes people living with dementia, and displays solidarity with them and their loved ones. The campaign is one of the 6 priority actions of the National Dementia Strategy.
Revenue have increased the FRE allowance for the provision of each uniform for Speech and Language Therapists to €63 and the amount for infection control laundry costs is increased to €58
Public Consultation to inform the development of guidance for staff working in mental health services who provide a service to persons with intellectual disabilities
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IALP proudly announces the first from a series of IALP webinars which are being planned and organised throughout 2025 by the IALP Standing Committees.
HIQA has published new National Standards for Information Management in Health and Social Care
This programme will be live on HSeLanD by COB 26-06-24
Commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act in 2023 required certain updates be made to the HSE National Consent Policy 2022 v1.2 to ensure it is aligned with the provisions and intention of the Act.
On the 18th October 2023, the HSCPA met Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE. This was the first tme ever the HSCPA secured a meeting with the CEO of the HSE.
This document has been developed with consideration of the IASLT’s Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics Document (2022). The IASLT Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics decrees that SLTs may only practice in areas in which they are deemed competent.
HSCP Study Day Booklet which showcases HSCP lead rehab initiatives.
We have spent the past number of months developing a range of useful resources to help everyone better understand our functions and our services, and you can find links to these resources.
Expression of Interest!
Speech & Language Therapists are one of the groups listed in the act as prescribed classes of professionals to undertake assessments of capacity of persons seeking to make, vary or revoke a Co Decision-Making Agreement (CDMA) and/or an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) applications under the 2015 Act
IASLT were represented at a recent Oireachtas Joint Committee on Autism meeting (28th February 2023). This submission was made in advance of this meeting.
A modern healthcare system must do more than just stop people dying. It needs to equip them to live their lives, fulfill their maximum potential and optimise their contribution to family life, their community and society as a whole.
IASLT sought feedback from our members and the wider SLT community during this consultation process. Overall, while feedback is generally very positive among the speech and language therapy community in Ireland, regarding this document and the overall AP Framework.
Letter on behalf of Health and Social Care Professional Alliance to Mr Watt regarding Chief Health and Social Care Officer.
IASLT recently wrote to Prof Mac Lachlan in response to comments made at the Committee on Disability Matters, in the Oireachtas. Please see a copy of the letter attached.
The communication disability Aphasia has garnered much media attention recently. In recent coverage, it has been inaccurately described as a cognitive disorder.
With thanks to IASLT Member Karen Henderson MIASLT who was involved in the development of this reference guide.
Many thanks to everyone who virtually attended our 'Decision Support Service: What, When and Why' event recently. Since the event concluded, we have been inundated with requests from people who were unable to make it. The recordings of interviews and videos are now available.
There has been significant media focus nationally and internationally on aphasia given the recent statement detailing actor Bruce Willis diagnosis of aphasia. This focus has shone a welcome public light and gives us an opportunity to promote awareness and understanding of Aphasia.
See recording link for Safeguarding and restrictive practice within Intellectual Disability services. Recorded on 1st February 2022 from the National Quality Improvement Office, Community Operations - Disability Services.
The HSCP has two new telehealth resources developed by the National HSCP Office.
Launch of new policy for people with aphasia in Ireland, led by IASLT Member Dr. Molly Manning.
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