RCSLT Online Outcome Tool

COVID-19 speech and language therapy data collection

The RCSLT has developed a dataset to support the speech and language therapy profession with capturing data on the management of patients with confirmed and suspected COVID-19. This data will help us to understand the impact on patients and those that care for them, be that in an acute, clinic or community setting. The COVID-19 Data Collection Tool has been developed to enable SLT services to submit their data to the national database and access reports on their data.

Click here to download the spreadsheet. 

Please note: If you are experiencing issues with downloading and/or using this template, it may be the case that your organisation does not permit the use of macro-enabled Excel workbooks. In this instance, please click here to download an alternative version of the template.

COVID-19 speech and language therapy data collection resources

• COVID-19 data collection guidance: This guidance document provides information about the two data collection methods, along with a detailed set of definitions that accompany the dataset. Download the document here.
• COVID-19 data collection information governance pack: This document summarises the legal requirements and local policy regarding information governance and data security legislation for SLT services wishing to use the COVID-19 Data Collection Tool. Download the IG Pack here.
• Top tips for completing the RCSLT COVID-19 data collection spreadsheet: This document contains some considerations and suggestions that may be helpful when getting started. Download the top tips here. 
•  A printable version of the form: This has been created to enable the data to be collected on paper before being transferred onto the spreadsheet. Download the form here.