Swallowing difficulties in social care – the risks and how to manage them

Dysphagia Training Clinical Lead, Janne Schack, discusses how swallowing can go wrong and what you can do to support someone with swallowing difficulties. Janne also answered your questions live! Catch up on the ‘Swallowing difficulties in social care – the risks and how to manage them’ webinar.

The discussion will cover:

• Why dysphagia is a safeguarding issue
• How using the IDDSI framework can help keep your service users safe
• The role of the Speech and Language Therapist
• The role of those who care for someone with dysphagia
• Tips for helping someone whose eating and drinking is affected by dementia