Speech and Language Therapy - Adult (Community)

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Our service

The Community Speech and Language Therapy Team offer expert assessment and management of communication and swallowing problems associated with ageing, stroke, mental health and progressive neurological conditions.

We see clients in hospital, at outpatient clinics, in care homes and, where necessary, at home.

The Community SALT Team offer inpatient and outpatient intervention at various sites across Norfolk.

Home visits can be provided by this service in specific circumstances.

 

Who we care for

The Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy service sees all clients excluding the clients below who:

• Are under 18 years of age
• Have voice problems or head and neck cancer
• Require more specialist support for needs associated with a learning disability 

These clients are seen by other services.

Clients with swallowing difficulties need a medical referral to the service. For assistance with communication difficulties clients can self-refer or be referred by a Health Professional, family or friends.

 

Downloads

Safe Swallowing - Patient information leaflet