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Sam Harding

@samharding.bsky.social
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PhD, Health Psych & Researcher, AHP, QoL, SLT, Maxillofacial, Hyperbaric, DDRC. Views I express here are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer

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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I'm going to be doing the Cancer Research UK - Shine Night Walk in October. If you are in a position to donate I'd appreciate it. fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/sams-gi...
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1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Every single pound you donate makes a difference to Cancer Research UK’s ground breaking work. Donate to my Giving Page today and help ...
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Dr Sam Burr @samburrslt.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Great new opportunity to work with the @misltoessd.bsky.social team! Senior Research Associate (Qualitative) needed 🤩
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Current Vacancies | North Bristol NHS Trust | Dr Sam Burr
Join the MISLToe_SSD team! Are you interested in improving NHS services for #children with #SpeechSoundDisorder? Want to be part of a thriving research team working across the UK and beyond? We are...
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Bristol Speech & Language Therapy Research Unit @bristol-sltru.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
*For all HCPC registered SLTs* - It is time to have a voice in the Royal College Of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) next strategic plan. All you need to do is complete this survey -https://www.rcslt.org/forms/member-survey-questions-rcslt-2027-30-strategy/
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Member Survey Questions: RCSLT 2027-30 Strategy | RCSLT
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Improving Speech Outcomes for VP-Born Children in Wales(PROSPER) @prosperstudy.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
📣 We are inviting #parents of #preterm born children in #Wales to join our Expert Parent Group and guide #research to improve #speech #outcomes for preterm born #children! 📣 🙏 Please share with your networks and friends :)
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Professor Yvonne Wren @yvonnewren.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Today is a key turning point in the @misltoessd.bsky.social study-publication of our Core Outcome Set. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... Huge thanks @samburrslt.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social and all made this happen. Roll on phase 2!
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Maximising the Impact of Speech and Language Therapy for Children With Speech Sound Disorder (The MISLToe‐SSD) Study: Developing a Core Outcome Set (COS) for Routine Data Collection From UK NHS Speech and Language Therapy Services
Background Children with speech sound disorder (SSD) are at risk of long-term adverse consequences if appropriate intervention is not provided in a timely way. Although there are interventions of pr...
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Professor Helen Stringer @drhelenslt.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Very happy to share a link to the latest @misltoessd.bsky.social publication with @samburrslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social The MISLToe_SSD Core Outcome Set (COS) for UK SLT Routine Data Collection onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
I project I am affiliated with has been asked by the ethics committee to canvass opinion about the use of health information in the screening service. We would be grateful if you would answer the survey it should only take 10 minutes to complete. qualtricsxmx3bklgbhx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Improving Speech Outcomes for VP-Born Children in Wales(PROSPER) @prosperstudy.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
✨ NEW #Research #SLT role with our study! ✨ 2 days/week for 3 years Speech data collection with very preterm-born children in Wales 👇👇👇 jobs.cardiffmet.ac.uk/2526113 @cshcr.bsky.social @bristol-sltru.bsky.social @rhonwenlewis.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social
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Job Opportunity at Cardiff Metropolitan University: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
We’re looking for a highly skilled and experienced paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our research team on a Welsh Government funded project aimed at improving speech outcomes for very p...
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Improving Speech Outcomes for VP-Born Children in Wales(PROSPER) @prosperstudy.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
We are excited to announce that the PROSPER study has been awarded funding via the Health and Care Research Wales Advanced Fellowship Dr Sam Burr @samburrslt.bsky.social leads this vital work to improve speech outcomes for VP-born children in Wales healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/news/h...
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Health and Care Research Wales announces latest round of funding awards
Health and Care Research Wales has announced the recipients of its latest funding awards today (1 October 2025). Funding has been awarded both for projects addressing public and patient need, as well...
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
I am writing to share this exciting new funded PhD opportunity from Cardiff Metropolitan University in early child speech development among preterm born children. www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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misltoessd.bsky.social @misltoessd.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
We are delighted to share that we have been awarded prestigious funding from Health and Care Research Wales to conduct Phase 2 of the MISLToe_SSD study in Wales! 🤩 healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/news/h... @cshcr.bsky.social
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Health and Care Research Wales announces latest round of funding awards
Health and Care Research Wales has announced the recipients of its latest funding awards today (1 October 2025). Funding has been awarded both for projects addressing public and patient need, as well...
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
For the 3rd year we would like to invite you to the 'Developing a Research Skilled Workforce in the South West' conference. In 2026 it will be a Celebration event - *Abstract submission* now open - details - www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/cli...
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Developing a Research Skilled Workforce in the South West: A Celebration 2026
University of Plymouth research: the Developing a Research Skilled Workforce: A Celebration 2026 Conference will be held on Wednesday 25th February 2026...
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misltoessd.bsky.social @misltoessd.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
We are thrilled to announce that Phase 2 of the MISLToe_SSD Study in England has been funded by the @nihr.bsky.social Research for Patient Benefit Programme 🤩 We can’t wait to start work with 5 amazing #NHS #SLT teams in September! #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
@misltoessd.bsky.social team are out and about today across 3 of the four nations of the UK. I'm at #CHCR2025 presenting the projects journey so far and the future direction and potential impact. @samburrslt.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social
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Dr Sam Burr @samburrslt.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Come and join the @misltoessd.bsky.social team as a #SeniorResearchAssociate 🤩 www.nhsjobs.com/job/UK/Brist... Job vacancy: Senior Research Associate, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol | trac.jobs @cshcr.bsky.social @bristol-sltru.bsky.social @bristolcach.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
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Job vacancy: Senior Research Associate, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol | trac.jobs
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
@bristol-sltru.bsky.social are looking to hire a Senior Research Associate (Qualitative) to the @misltoessd.bsky.social study team. Its a Band 7 role for 18 months. If you are interested, have a look, and maybe drop us a line to have a chat!! www.nbt.nhs.uk/careers/curr...
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Bristol Speech & Language Therapy Research Unit @bristol-sltru.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Lovely to see this review as an Open Access publication - doi.org/10.1002/icd.... Looking at 'What Apps Exist That Can Be Leveraged for Speech and Language Surveillance in Children?' Great work @samharding.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social Lydia and Sarah. @researchnbt.bsky.social
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What Apps Exist That Can Be Leveraged for Speech and Language Surveillance in Children? A Scoping Review
This scoping review aimed to identify and evaluate apps designed to screen or monitor speech, language, and communication (SLC) development in young children. Early identification and intervention ar...
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Dr Sam Burr @samburrslt.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
@drhelenslt.bsky.social recognises the MANY #SSD experts a Ross the #UK who took part in the @misltoessd.bsky.social Phase 1 study to achieve #consensus on #SSD #outcomes 🙏🏻 #ThankYou @icpla2025.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @bristol-sltru.bsky.social
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Professor Yvonne Wren @yvonnewren.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
@samburrslt.bsky.social presenting at @icpla2025.bsky.social on speech sound development in pre term born children Another presentation from @bristol-sltru.bsky.social and @cardiffmet.bsky.social and @cshcr.bsky.social
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Dr Sam Burr @samburrslt.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
@drhelenslt.bsky.social presents work on @misltoessd.bsky.social at @icpla2025.bsky.social 🤩 @nihr.bsky.social @bristol-sltru.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
*Do SLTs all agree?* Why not join a national survey to find out! Are you a practising children’s SLT who has worked in community settings for more than a year? Do you wonder how your case selection decisions compare to other SLTs nationally? uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
"People who work in research don't look like me - I want to change that." Can you help Constance Shiridzinomwa identify and understand the barriers and enablers to nurses (band 5-7) having a career in research. Read the blog and complete the survey www.bristolhealthpartners.org.uk/news/constan...
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OPINION: People who work in research don't look like me - I want to change that. - Bristol Health Partners
Coming from Zimbabwe, it has always been hammered into me that education was the only way to succeed. So, I pursued most of the educational opportunities that came my way, with my last academic qualif...
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Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌻 @carolinebowen.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
🆓🔓 @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samburrslt.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social & @yvonnewren.bsky.social 2025. Towards an Agreed Labelling System & Protocol for the Diagnosis of #ChildSpeechDis Subtypes in the UK IJLCD 60(3). doi.org/10.1111/1460... 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES #slpeeps
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Towards an Agreed Labelling System and Protocol for the Diagnosis of Speech Sound Disorder Subtypes in the United Kingdom
Background There is no single classification system or diagnostic protocol for speech sound disorder (SSD). This makes it difficult to collect large-scale outcome data and determine which interventi...
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Learning lots at an Awake Craniotomy for Brain Tumours study day @scicommsuwe.bsky.social Great work Neil Barua and Anna Piasecki and team!!
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
I love the @misltoessd.bsky.social team! Even when you can't make a meeting, they make sure you are present :-) @samburrslt.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
So happy and proud to see this great review on head and neck prostheses and quality of life being presented at BAHNO!! Great work Katie
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
So great to get this work out!!
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
@bristol-sltru.bsky.social recently undertook a survey for the @RCSLT to evaluate their Professional Development Framework. We now want to unpick some of the feedback! Could you spare some time to tell me about it? The 'Good', the 'Bad' and the 'Ugly'? Drop an email - samantha.harding@nbt.nhs.uk
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Dr Darren Hudson @darrenhudson.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-dar... @clairelanfear.bsky.social 🦢🦢🦢🦢 #DRSW25 @drswgo.bsky.social
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#drsw25 | Dr Darren Hudson DClinRes
Great to see Claire Lanfear showcasing her work at todays Research Skilled Workforce in the SW conference 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Highlighting the role of clinical nurse specialist’s 🦢 🦢 🦢 #DRSW25
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Way to go Mary!! Winner of the best poster in the research leaders theme @drswgo.bsky.social #drsw25
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Dr Darren Hudson @darrenhudson.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Prof Jenny Freeman asks us to consider the #research lighthouse so we can sustain research activity in clinical practice @drswgo.bsky.social #DRSW25
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
The Sam's are on the road again!! This time you can find @samburrslt.bsky.social and I @plymuni.bsky.social @drswgo.bsky.social #SurfingTheWave conference @bristol-sltru.bsky.social
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Having a great morning at @drswgo.bsky.social with loads of research interested/active colleagues from @nbt @clairelanfear @rachelevans #SurfingTheWave
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Developing a research-skilled workforce in the south west @drswgo.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
5 days to go until our regional in-person conference #drsw25 plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/sur...
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
New article - *Preparing allied health professional students to work collaboratively with families of young children (0-8 years): A scoping review* tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @nihr.bsky.social @researchnbt.bsky.social @renalyons.bsky.social @clarecarrollslt.bsky.social
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Preparing allied health professional students to work collaboratively with families of young children (0-8 years): A scoping review
Collaborative working with families has positive impacts on outcomes for families and children. However, implementing a collaborative approach requires allied health professionals to have knowledge...
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Having an amazingly productive writing time waiting for my car to be serviced and MOT'ed
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Dr Sam Burr @samburrslt.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
@drswgo.bsky.social welcome! Are you a Health and Care Professional in South West England? This awesome network will connect you with inspiring and aspiring #researchactive clinicians in the region 🤩 @nihr.bsky.social @bristol-sltru.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @kathbroomfield.bsky.social
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Such a delight to get this work out for people to read and consider - *Learning to read FAST MRI: Qualitative interviews with groups experienced reading mammograms* - OPEN ACCESS @nihr.bsky.social openresearch.nihr.ac.uk/articles/5-2...
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NIHR Open Research Article: Learning to read FAST MRI: Qualitative interviews with groups experienced reading mammograms.
Read the latest article version by Sam Harding, Rebecca Geach, Lyn Jones, Fast MRI Study Group, at NIHR Open Research.
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Dr Sam Burr @samburrslt.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
@icpla2025.bsky.social Very excited to be selected to present our scoping review of speech sound development in very preterm-born children at #ICPLA2025 🤩 @samharding.bsky.social @bristol-sltru.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social #SLPs
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Developing a research-skilled workforce in the south west @drswgo.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Morning all health and care practitioners in south west England. Welcome to our new location
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Sharynne McLeod @sharynnemcleod.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Consider applying for this WONDERFUL job in our new Children's Voices Centre @CharlesSturtUni. You will lead interdisciplinary research initiatives aiming to make a difference in the lives of children, families and communities globally external-jobs.csu.edu.au/cw/en/job/49...
(C) Children's Voices Centre at Charles Sturt University.
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Professor Helen Stringer @drhelenslt.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
If you are a UK SLT the RCSLT are evaluating how the professional development framework has been received by #speechandlanguagetherapists & managers. Whether you have/haven't used the framework, they'd like your feedback eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A... 🗓️Closes 24 Feb
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
@bristol-sltru.bsky.social have been working with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists to evaluate the Professional Development Framework. Whether you have used the framework or not we would love to hear from you - www.surveymonkey.com/r/HJX5WFF
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Dr Sam Burr @samburrslt.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
📣 Are you a research-curious SLT? The Clinical Academic CEN invites #StudyDay: "The Research Elevator Pitch" 7th March 12:30-2pm (Zoom) Email: clinacsltcen@gmail.com with your project or to join the event @bristol-sltru.bsky.social @cshcr.bsky.social @speechbite.bsky.social @sltsbl.bsky.social
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Sharynne McLeod @sharynnemcleod.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Our Multilingual Children's Speech website csu.edu.au/research/mul... has LOTS of new content in 100+ languages including new treehouse posters csu.edu.au/research/mul... based on doi.org/10.1044/2018... … doi.org/10.1044/2020... … @ashajournals.bsky.social @ashaweb.bsky.social
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Really enjoying making headway on writing a paper from the @misltoessd.bsky.social project. Looking forward to what 2025 brings for this brilliant piece of work.
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Sam Harding @samharding.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
NIHR INSIGHT (Inspiring Graduates and Early Career Professionals into Research) South West Central Collaboration, a programme aimed at fostering research engagement among early career health and social care practitioners in the South West of England. - Open for applications SOON
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