The purpose of this guidance is to support all IASLT members, regardless of where they work or who employs them to make informed decisions about safe ways of working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The purpose of this guidance is to support all IASLT members, regardless of where they work or who employs them to make informed decisions about safe ways of working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Members should also refer to ‘Returning to Face to Face Contacts: Framework to support decision making’ and the IASLT ‘Position Statement regarding the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Speech and Language Therapists performing aerosol generating procedures as part of dysphagia management of individuals with COVID-19 (positive, suspected or non-COVID)’. This document is currently under review.

This guidance is provided in the context of a rapidly evolving health care emergency and is subject to change as new data and information becomes available. It is therefore important that, in addition to following IASLT guidance, SLTs consider their current working practices, employment context, local policies and remain up-to date with government and other relevant guidance signposted in this document. As with all practise, ensuring clinical supervision is provided in the context of competency development, is a high priority for all services.