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Speech and language therapy

What we do

Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and Assistants (SLTAs) work in:

  • hospitals (inpatients and outpatients)
  • community clinics
  • family centres
  • schools
  • nurseries
  • day centres
  • people’s own homes

They also increasingly work across communities.

The role of SLTs

SLTs support adults, children and their families, as well as other professionals and agencies. They help to reduce the impact that speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties have on daily life.

We help people to reach their best potential when:

  • communicating
  • eating, drinking and swallowing

We also help relatives, carers and other people to better understand each individual’s needs and how to manage them in their own environments

As SLTs, we provide:

  • reassurance
  • advice
  • information about other services
  • where appropriate, assessment and intervention

Who we work with

We work in partnership with:

  • the East, North and South Health and Social Care Partnerships
  • local education departments
  • care providers
  • voluntary and charitable organizations

Resources

There is a speech and language therapy section on the NHS Ayrshire & Arran app. The app provides access to range of resources related to speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties experienced by children, young people and adults.

To learn more about how we may be able to help, please see the sections below:

Children and Young People’s Services

Adult Services

Adult Learning Disability Services

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

Careers in Speech and Language Therapy

Screens Awareness

You may also find the following digital resources useful:

  • Hanen – resources to help with language delays, autism, language and literacy development
  • Speech and Language UK (formerly ICAN) – resources and services to help with child’s speech
  • Stamma – support and resources for people who stammer

Your opinion matters

We aim to deliver the best possible standard of service, and we are always looking for ways to improve.

Comments, issues or concerns regarding any care of our services should be shared with individual therapists in the first instance.

Regulation of SLTs

All SLTs employed by us are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The professional body representing Speech and Language Therapists is the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

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