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Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy

We provide services for children and young people who have difficulties with their speech, language and communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing.

About us

We support children and young people with speech, language, communication and eating, drinking, and swallowing needs (dysphagia).

Universal, Targeted and Specialist Support

To ensure everyone gets help they need, we deliver our care through three levels of support. A child or young person may access different levels of support during their speech and language therapy journey, depending on the specific needs identified at that time.

Service Pathways

To ensure you get the right support, we offer different service pathways. This page explains who each pathway is for, where we will see you, and how long you might wait for an appointment. You can also find information and guidance to support you while you wait.

Making a Referral

Anyone can make a referral to Speech and Language Therapy, including parents, carers, education and healthcare professionals.  

What Happens After You’re Referred?

Find out about wait times, episodes of care and how to support your child during and after Speech and Language Therapy.

Next Steps and Resources

Links and resources are available to all families, carers and schools and can be accessed without referral to Speech and Language Therapy. It includes general guidance to support children and young people’s speech, communication, language, eating, drinking and swallowing.