Profile
Ruth Mead-Wellings
Speech and language therapist
15 - 20 years experience
About Me
Ruth has 17 years experience, working with adult clients. She has a special interest in swallowing and swallowing disorders; offering latest assessments, therapies and technologies in her practice.
Ruth has extensive experience treating clients with oncology diagnoses at all stages of their journey.
She can assist in managing concerns regarding:
- Voice changes
- Speech changes
- Jaw mobility
- Swallowing difficulties
- Secretion management
- Cognitive changes that affect communication
Ruth works closely with other professionals to ensure holistic care.
Education, Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons), 2005
Extensive post graduate training in dysphagia assessment, management and rehabilitation.
Techniques include:
- Videofluoroscopy
- Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
- Vital Stim
- McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP)
- Prophylactic treatment to maximise speech & swallow outcomes for people with head and neck cancer
Ruth has 10 years experience leading a speech and language therapy service in a large London private hospital. She is committed to offering bespoke, holistic care to each client.
Additional information
www.thespeechgroup.co.ukProfessional Memberships
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP)
British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists (BAHNO)