Table 1.

Characteristics of speech and language therapist survey respondents.

Years post qualification
1–2	12.4% (13)
3–4	6.7% (7)
4–10	26.7% (28)
10+	54.3% (57)
Current banding
Newly qualified	5.7% (6)
Band 5	6.7% (7)
Band 6	31.4% (33)
Band 7	37.1% (39)
Band 8	11.4% (12)
Other	7.6% (8)
Healthcare service
Acute health care	26.7% (28)
Mental health care	14.3% (15)
Primary care	45.7% (48)
Charity/third sector	3.8% (4)
Independent/private	0
Other	9.5% (10)
Geographical region
East	7.6% (8)
East Midlands	4.8% (5)
Northern Ireland	9.5% (10)
London	13.3% (14)
North East	3.8% (4)
North West	1.9% (2)
Scotland	17.1% (18)
South East	15.2% (16)
South West	10.5% (11)
Wales	5.7% (6)
West Midlands	4.8% (5)
Yorkshire and the Humber	5.7% (6)