Esther Jolliff

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    Esther is a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) and Chartered Psychologist with expertise in acquired neurogenic communication disorders. Following a series of clinical posts as an SLT, she was seconded from the NHS to conduct research with clinical populations. Esther became a clinical lecturer and was awarded a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy in recognition of innovation in her teaching, curriculum development and quality assurance activities. She is an experienced clinician and practice educator having combined the development of specialist clinical services with professional student training in a higher education context. Esther is passionate about the use of group work having run numerous intervention groups for people with acquired communication difficulties including aphasia (acquired language disorder) and Parkinson’s Disease. Her current research focus concerns identity and adjustment in people living with post-stroke aphasia. Esther joined the University in 2024 as part of the postgraduate studies team within the School of Health Professions
     
     

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    Roles on external bodies

    Education Visitor (Health and Care Professions Council) 
     
    Reviewer for:
    • Disability and Rehabilitation
    • Aphasiology
    • Bulletin of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
     
     

    Teaching interests

    Acquired neurogenic communication disorders
    Cognitive psychology and neuropsychology
    Developmental and acquired disorders of cognition
    Research methods
     
     

    Additional information

    In 2023 I changed my name from Esther Pettit to Esther Jolliff 
     
     

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    • SDG 4 - Quality Education

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