Anti-racism in speech and language therapy: part 3

Description

This, the third in our series of podcasts looking at anti-racism in speech and language therapy, centres on the Anti-racism survey report Feb 2023 which was researched and written by SLT student and EDI rep at Reading University, Chloe Nkomo. The report is a result of a successful bid for joint funding between Reading University and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (The RCSLT)

Chloe talks about the key takeaways from her report. She is joined by Dorett Davis, one of the founders of the network group 'SLTs of Colour' and RCSLT chair Dr Sean Pert. The group discusses:

Key findings from the report.
Lessons learned, but what still needs to happen.
What can each of do about it?
How to manage uncomfortable conversations.
How to challenge racist behaviour, or practices that disadvantage minoritised groups.
Being able to reflect on your own background and how that might marginalise or advantage you.
Making a start on this journey.
RCSLT's role in this

Interviewees:

Chloe Nkomo, MSci Speech and Language Therapy at University of Reading
Dorett Davis, Head of CYP Therapies, Lewisham, representing SLTs of Colour
Dr Sean Pert, Chair of the RCSLT and Senior Clinical Lecturer and Consultant Speech and Language Therapist