This policy aims to ensure that all adult patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia receive appropriate care. It provides guidance on responsibilities of staff in relation to the care of adult patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia.Supporting clinical care with the hospital's Nutritional Steering Group (NSG).Keywords: Dysphagia, IDDSI, Swallowing, Speech, and Language Therapy, SLT, SALT.
Valid To: 30/03/2026
Publication Type: Guidelines
This policy defines the standard for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) staff responsible for providing/assisting patients with mouth care to maintain (or improve) oral health.Keywords: Inpatient, Adult, Mouth Care. Nutrition Steering Group. NSG.
Valid To: 20/11/2028
Publication Type: Policies
The purpose of this guideline is to assist the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team in diagnosing, treating and managing this diagnostic group.Keywords: SLT, SALT, Speech and Language Therapy, Head and Neck Cancer.
Valid To: 23/02/2029
Publication Type: Guidelines
Identify the SLT procedure for the assessment and delivery of video fluoroscopy.To create a standardised method of conducting video fluoroscopy assessments in the RCHT trust by SLT team.Keywords: Speech and Language Therapy, Video Fluoroscopy Assessment.
Valid To: 30/09/2028
Publication Type: Procedures