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Adult Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) services are provided across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Speech and language therapists work with adults who have speech, language, communication and/or eating and drinking needs. Teams include speech and language therapists, speech and language therapy assistants and support staff.
Speech and language therapy usually includes
- Assessment
- Advice
- Diagnosis
- Therapy – this may be direct (working directly with the individual) or indirect (therapist working through a carer or other professional)
- Programmes and resources to support work at home and in a setting
- Training – person specific or topic specific
Therapists work in the community in a wide range of settings. These include: family homes, nursing homes, community clinics, hospital and day centres.
We work in partnership with a range of other agencies including social services and the voluntary sector.
It may be appropriate to provide advice to help carers support someone experiencing communication difficulties.
What will happen at speech and language therapy?
The speech and language therapist will ask you some questions about your communication, voice, eating and drinking. It is helpful if you bring any other referral letters you have had. The therapist may ask you to read aloud or name some pictures to hear you speak. Or they may watch you eat and drink. They will discuss their findings with you and agree on the next steps.
How to refer to speech and language therapy?
A referral can be made by a GP and other health/social care professionals or by an individual or their family/carer. Please contact your local SLT team for referral advice.
The following links provide useful information for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.
Stroke
Progressive Conditions
- Parkinson’s Disease Association
- Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Motor Neurone Disease Association
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association
- Muscular Dystrophy Organisation
- Alzheimer’s Society
Head and Neck Cancer
- Mouth Cancer Foundation
- Marie Curie - communication difficulties
- Cancer Laryngectomy Trust
- Cancer Research UK - speaking after laryngectomy
Head Injury
Voice
Stammering
Swallowing Difficulties
Other useful links:
The Flanagan Centre,
St. George's Hospital,
Corporation Street,
Stafford
ST16 3AG
Telephone: 01785 221576
Friary Day Service,
First floor,
St. Michael’s Court
Trent Valley Road,
Lichfield
WS13 6EF
Telephone: 01543 442030
Mytton Oak Unit
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Telephone: 01734 211 210
