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"We both felt encouraged and listened to"

About: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Speech and Language Therapy

(as a carer),

We received a visit from Saba, a lovely Speech and Language Therapist. My husband has Parkinson's, and had been in hospital in March - they arranged the therapist's visit. 

She came for four visits, from late July to early September.

We looked forward to seeing her - she is a real "people person", and her enthusiasm for her specialism was infectious. She gave information, tips and suggestions and demonstrated exercises with no hint of didacticism. We both felt encouraged and listened to. 

We received a follow up letter outlining the exercises and progress made, with a gentle exhortation to continue practising.

As wife and carer, I felt included. My husband responded to her smiling interest in him and his progress. It was a pleasure to see her. We both appreciated her smiling, courteous manner, and the fact that she enjoys her work and takes a real pride in doing it well.

Thank you, Saba,  :)

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Response from Lucie McAnespie, Head of Adult Speech & Language Therapy, NHS Lothian 3 weeks ago
Lucie McAnespie
Head of Adult Speech & Language Therapy,
NHS Lothian
Submitted on 24/09/2025 at 17:24
Published on Care Opinion at 17:24


Thank you very much for taking the time to post this glowing feedback.

I'm sure it will make Saba's day!

Best wishes

Lucie

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