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I am a speech and language therapist with over 20 years experience working as  a clinician and a manager in a teaching hospital setting.  In addition, I  am an expert  practitioner  in Head and Neck Cancer.  I have significant experience of working on a Regional Maxillofacial unit where patients are treated for oral and oropharyngeal Cancer. I have also had several years experience working with laryngectomy patients. I am able to instruct patients in  oesophageal speech and Surgical Voice Restoration.  I have also had some experience of working with patients with acquired neurological disorders. I have also  provided input to Critical Care Units, involving working with patients with tracheostomy and patients who are on ventilatory support.



Head and neck cancer


Post operative rehabilitation


Swallowing difficulties


Critical care




Annette Zuydam

Particular interest in functional outcome and quality of life in rehabilitating patients. Copies of research papers available on request.


Published research - follow links:




Swallowing & quality of life


Swallowing post operative


Predictors -Swallowing


Rehabilitation - Swallowing


Soft palate reconstruction




Consultation & Therapy

Videofluoroscopy

Critical care

Research & Development