Speech and Language Therapy
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Therapy for Voice and Communications Difficulties |
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Written by Director of Operations
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Services Provided |
Inpatient Services
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Assessment and therapy is provided for adults with communication difficulties caused by acquired neurological conditions.
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Assessment and advice is provided for people with swallowing difficulties
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Support and advice provided to carers of those affected by swallowing / communication difficulties.
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Training and advice for staff working with people affected by neurological problems.
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Assessment for communication aids.
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Discharge planning and handover to community services.
Outpatient Services
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An outpatient service is provided for adults and children with voice difficulties following a referral and clinical opinion from ENT.
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Specialist swallowing assessments are available e.g. video fluoroscopy.
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Lucy McGILL
SPH Speech and Language
Therapy Service Co-ordinator |
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Contact Details |
St. Peter’s – 01932 722868 |
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Location |
For therapy following ENT assessment, the service is located on level 3 outpatient area 5.
The main office is located in the therapies area on level 2. |
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Patient Leaflets |
See the documents attached below. |
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Weblinks |
The following websites related to this specialty may be helpful:
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Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 13:10 |
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Speech and Language Therapy