Speech and Language Therapy – Adult Service

Our Service

Speech and Language Therapy supports people who have speech, language, communication and/or swallowing difficulties.

About Us

Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) work closely with clients, carers and other professionals, (e.g. Nurses, Doctors, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists). SLTs work in a range of settings, including:

Outpatient Clinics
Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Family homes
Day Centres
Residential Homes

Adults may present with

Communication Difficulties
Language Difficulties
Slurred speech
Difficulties in producing sounds
Stammering
Voice disorders
Eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties

Speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties can be associated with

Progressive conditions e.g. Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons Disease
Brain Injuries e.g. Stroke, Head Injuries
Head and neck cancer
Learning and/or physical disabilities
Autism/social interaction difficulties

SLTs work in the following multi-disciplinary teams within the Trust:

Community Stroke Team
Adult ASD Team
Palliative Care Team

What We Do

SLTs carry out a specialist assessment to understand the individual needs and difficulties, so they can provide the best possible support.

This takes into account the impact these difficulties are having on everyday life and whatever the support offered, SLTs will always work closely with the individual, their family and others who are involved with the client.

Therapy may include provision of information and advice, individual strategies for clients, their families and carers and 1:1 therapy sessions where appropriate.