Dee Webster

Mrs Dee Webster is a Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, affiliated with the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery and the Department of Human Communication Sciences. With a clinical background as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Nottinghamshire, she specializes in stroke-related communication and dysphagia management.

• Education: BA, MMedSci, CertMRCSLT, RegHCPC
• Current roles: University Teacher, clinical team leader
• Key teaching areas: Aphasia, Motor Speech Disorders, Dysphagia, Dementia, Clinical Methods

Dee's research focuses on acquired aphasia, technological approaches to aphasia therapy, and evidence-based practice. She advocates for co-creation of services with aphasia patients and integrates research into clinical workflows.

Her publications demonstrate expertise in neurological communication disorders and therapeutic interventions, particularly using syntactic cueing methods. Two key articles (2012 and 2019) highlight her work in aphasia rehabilitation and speech recovery.

• Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Professional Memberships: Trent Dysphagia CEN, North-West Aphasia CEN

Dee combines academic teaching with clinical practice, emphasizing research translation into healthcare settings. She served on the British Aphasiology Society committee for six years and contributes to postgraduate clinical education programs.