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Speech and language therapy for adults with a learning disability

Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) work as members of the NHS Ayrshire & Arran Community Learning Disability Teams. There are three Community Learning Disability Teams.

If you would like to request assistance from a SLT for someone who has a learning disability, you can contact the community learning disability team in your area using the link at the bottom of the page or contact a speech and language therapist in your area on the telephone numbers below.

North Ayrshire Team
The Horseshoe Building
Ayrshire Central Hospital
Kilwinning Road
Irvine
KA12 8SS

SLT office telephone: 01294 323560

South Ayrshire Team
Arrol Park Resource Centre
Doonfoot Road
Ayr
KA7 4DW

SLT office telephone: 01292 614910

East Ayrshire Team
North West Kilmarnock Area Centre
Western Road
Kilmarnock
KA13 1NQ

SLT office telephone: 01563 578567

The team can also be contacted via our clinical mailbox: Clinical_Specialty_SpeechLanguageTherapyAdultLearningDisability@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

Please note, there may not be an SLT available to take your call, but if you leave a message and contact phone number, your call will be returned.

Adult Learning Disability Pan Ayrshire Speech and Language Therapy Helpline

For advice and support in the areas of eating, drinking, swallowing and communication, you can contact the Adult Learning Disability Pan Ayrshire Speech and Language Therapy Helpline on 07557 083083.

The service is available during the following dates and times:

  • Monday – 4pm to 5pm
  • Tuesday – 9.30am to 10.30am
  • Wednesday – 4pm to 5pm
  • Thursday – 9.30am to 10.30am
  • Friday- 9.30am to 10.30am