Swallowing Resources
Swallowing Difficulties – https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/dysphagia-swallowing-problems
Mouth care – https://www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/palliative-care/symptom-control/mouth-care
Motor Neuron Disease – https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/brain-nerves-and-spinal-cord/motor-neurone-disease-mnd#about-motor-neurone-disease
Parkinson’s Disease – https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/brain-nerves-and-spinal-cord/parkinsons-disease#about-parkinsons-disease
Multiple Sclerosis – https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/brain-nerves-and-spinal-cord/multiple-sclerosis-ms
Huntington’s Disease – https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/brain-nerves-and-spinal-cord/huntingtons-disease
Stroke – https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/brain-nerves-and-spinal-cord/stroke#about-stroke
Communication Resources
MND Association – https://www.mndassociation.org/support-and-information/living-with-mnd/speech-and-communication/
Multiple Sclerosis Association – https://www.mssociety.org.uk/about-ms/signs-and-symptoms/speech
Chest, Heart and Stroke – https://www.chss.org.uk/stroke-information-and-support/how-a-stroke-can-affect-you/communication-after-stroke/
Useful Websites for Carers
NHS video on supported communication for carers: https://vimeo.com/847042268/e16d8311e6
Home – Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (chss.org.uk)
Age UK | The UK’s leading charity helping every older person who needs us
Citizens Advice Scotland (cas.org.uk)
Carers of East Lothian – Supporting people who care for family and friends (coel.org.uk)
About CoWL – Carers West Lothian (carers-westlothian.com)
Edinburgh Headway Group – brain injury charity
Social care and support guide – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
