Speech and Language Therapy

Specialty Description 

We are a dedicated team working with children and young people with a range of speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties. We work with our partners in a variety of settings including: clinics, schools, nurseries, clients’ homes and hospitals. We offer universal services for all children and young people and provide targeted input when required.

Locality and Contact Information 

Angus
Whitehills Health & Community Care Centre, 51, Station Road, Forfar, DD8 3DY
Telephone:01307 475060
Email:Tay.angusslt@nhs.scot
Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy Service.

Dundee
Armitstead Child Development Clinic, Kings Cross Hospital, Dundee, DD3 8EA
Telephone: 01382 346550
Email:Tay.sltsdundee@nhs.scot
Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy Service

Perthshire
Perth Royal Infirmary Taymount Terrace, Perth PH1 1NX
Telephone:01738 473714
Email: Tay.sltpkchp@nhs.scot
Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy Service

Who to Refer

Any child or young person under the age of 18 years with a concern regarding:
  • Speech
  • Language
  • Communication
  • Feeding/Swallowing difficulties

Who not to Refer 

  • Anyone over the age of 18

How to Refer

  • SLT promote that referrals come directly from parents or those most proximal to child and therefore encourage GP's to direct families to our web based resources for information on referral options rather than using the SCI Gateway.
  • Referrals can be made by parents via our Advice Line, please see our details below:
    • Open: Tuesdays 9:30am–11:30am and Thursdays 4:00pm–6:00pm
    • Telephone Number: 01382 740317
 

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