Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Hannah qualified with a First Class BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Sciences from Newcastle University in 2017. Her previous role was in an acute hospital providing assessment and management of communication and swallowing difficulties. She has worked within many specialities including: Head and Neck (including oncology, surgical, maxillo-facial, ear, nose and throat, and plastics); General Medical (including dementia, trauma, gastroenterology, palliative and end of life care); and Neurosciences (including stroke, progressive neurological disorders and acquired/traumatic brain injury).
Hannah is experienced in the assessment and management of patients with a wide range of clinical needs. She prides herself on developing positive, effective therapeutic relationships with her patients, and keeping up to date with the current evidence base to support her clinical work.
At ISLTS, she works with a varied caseload including children, young adults with learning disabilities, and adults, as well as supporting their relevant family members/carers.
Hannah has a wide range of professional interests, including progressive neurological disease, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and voice disorders. Hannah is a certified LSVT LOUD clinician and is able to offer intensive voice therapy to individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.
Hannah is also ISLTS’s Dysphagia Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. She offers comprehensive and detailed assessment and management of eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties for adults.