If you have a communication difficulty then you can self refer to the speech and language therapy service by contacting your local department in our Contact Adult Acquired Speech and Language Therapy section or contact your health or social care professional and ask them to make the referral.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your voice, you need to be seen by an Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) doctor before you can be referred to SLT. Please contact your GP to make this referral on your behalf.
If you have difficulty swallowing then we prefer if the referral is made in writing by a health care professional e.g. GP, Dietitian, Nurse. They can either complete our referral form or send a letter detailing the reason for the referral and any relevant medical history.
To check if a referral to SLT is appropriate or for any other information please contact your local SLT department.
Speech and Language Therapy - Adult Acquired
Speech and language therapists work to make better lives for people affected by communication and swallowing difficulties.
Our team work with people over the age of 16 who have a communication or swallow difficulty which has started in adulthood.
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
Our team work with people over the age of 16 who have a communication or swallow difficulty which has started in adulthood.
- We help people to communicate and to eat and drink safely
- We work in health and social care
- We provide an adult dysfluency service
- We train the health and social care workforce to support people with communication and swallowing difficulties
- We help people to communicate with those who have communication difficulties
- We develop guidance and advice on how to help promote best possible care for people with communication and swallowing difficulties.
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
