Neil Coull

Neil Coull is a Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy at the School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia. He serves as Course Director for the Speech & Language Therapy programme and leads the Conversation Partners scheme, which connects students with adults who have long-term communication difficulties to enhance clinical learning and community outreach.

His research focuses on acquired communication and swallowing disorders in adults, particularly in neuro-rehabilitation contexts. He has a strong interest in acquired language and voice disorders, supported communication strategies, and the application of qualitative and interdisciplinary frameworks such as Actor-Network Theory. His work also extends to interprofessional education and anxiety assessment in stroke and acquired brain injury.

His recent publications reflect a blend of clinical education and sociological inquiry in healthcare, with a trend toward evaluating training interventions and understanding patient participation in rehabilitation. Key research themes include neuro-rehabilitation, communication skills training, and the integration of technology such as Natural Language Processing for clinical assessment.

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Neil Coull is actively involved in research and teaching, with current projects supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. He mentors students through the Conversation Partners scheme and contributes to curriculum development. Although no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in educational initiatives indicates a strong commitment to student development and interprofessional collaboration.

He is involved in the 'Improving anxiety assessment in Stroke and Acquired Brain injury' project, which integrates clinical tools like the Anxiety Intensity Scale Circles and Yale-anxiety with NLP models, reflecting an innovative, interdisciplinary research team approach.