Speech and Language Therapists work with children and adults who have communication or swallowing difficulties. We provide assessment, advice and treatment, contributing to a person’s diagnosis.
Person centred treatment plans can be delivered in both individual or group therapy in a variety of settings. Speech and Language Therapists enable people to communicate to the best of their ability and to realise their full potential in society.
We provide support to families and carers and the wider population in understanding communication impairments and how to be a positive communication partner.
We are able to offer information and training to services about communication and swallowing.
For information on how to refer to our Adult service see the Adult Speech and Language Therapy page.
For information on how to refer to our Paediatric service please the Children and Young People’s Speech and Language Therapy Service page.
You can refer individuals to Speech and Language therapy for both communication and swallowing issues.
Communication issues
- if someone expresses concerns about their communication
- if someone experiences difficulties understanding what is being said to them
- if someone experiences difficulties expressing themselves or interacting with others
- to gain practical advice and support for people with communication needs to enable their decision making capacity
Swallowing issues
- if someone expresses concerns about their swallowing (not related to oesophageal dysfunction)
- if you are concerned that swallowing function is impacting on the person’s health (e.g. repeated chest infections, unexplained weight loss, frequent choking or coughing episodes)
