Building an Independent Speech and Language Therapy Practice

ISBN-13: 9781032467016 / Miękka / 2024 / 264 str.

Joanna Williams

Opis

This book examines the journey from working in the NHS to setting up an independent practice. The authors outline the steps they took to move from crisis management to a position of stability and success.

Recenzje

"Alongside sharing their experiences and those of others in terms of changes to employment patterns, the chapters in the book provide a helpful practical resource for both existing independent practitioners and those who are setting up a business with all that this entails." - Ms Kamini Gadhok MBE, BSc Hons, Doctor of Civil Law (Honorary), Master of Science (Honorary), MRCSLT, Hon Companionship COP

Spis treści

Introduction & Navigation;  1 Setting the Scene;  2 Choices;  3 The National Context;  4 Methodology & Findings;  5 Business models;  6 Toolbox Essentials;  7 The Everyday stuff;  8 Let’s Talk About Money;  9 Contracts;  10 Governance;  11 Technology;  12 The Team;  13 Models of clinical service delivery;  14 Measuring Impact;  15 Trouble-shooting;  16 Looking to the Future;  Appendices

 

O autorze

Diana McQueen and Jo Williams are Co-Directors at Soundswell speech and language therapy solutions, an independent provider of speech and language therapy services. They both have many years’ experience both as clinicians and service managers in the NHS.

Diana McQueen has written extensively and presented research at speech and language therapy conferences in the UK and Europe. Previously, she has worked as a Specialist Advisor for the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Jo Williams has a Master’s degree in Leadership for Healthcare Improvement. She has worked as a Fitness to Practice Partner at the Health Care Professions Council and is currently a Local Government Early Years Peer Reviewer.