Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and language therapists work with individuals who may have challenges with speech sounds, understanding or using language, expressing thoughts and feelings, social communication, voice, fluency (such as stammering), or swallowing.

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Speech and language therapists carry out detailed assessments to identify a person’s strengths and areas of need. Using this information, they design personalised therapy programmes tailored to the individual and their everyday environments. Therapy may include one-to-one or group sessions, practical strategies, exercises and activities, as well as advice and training for families, carers and other professionals to ensure consistent support.

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Speech and language therapy can help children develop their communication skills, support learning and social interaction, and build confidence. For adults, it can help people regain or adapt communication skills following illness, injury or neurological conditions, and support safe, comfortable eating and drinking. Overall, speech and language therapy aims to empower individuals to communicate as effectively as possible, participate fully in daily life, and improve their wellbeing and quality of life.