Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapists are Allied Health Professionals. They work with children and adults and provide help for​ difficulties with speech, language, voice and swallowing. They gain this knowledge firstly through their pre-registration training and secondly through ongoing clinical practice.
Speech and Language Therapist (SLT's) lead on the assessment and treatment of individuals with speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders and will work closely with a range of other professions and agencies.
Speech and Language Therapists work with a wide range of clients. This can include:
Children with:
- Language delay
- Specific Language Impairment
- Difficulties producing speech sounds
- Cleft Palate
- Stammering
- Autism
- Hearing impairment
Adults with:
- Communication and/or swallowing problems following an acquired illness (stroke) or a progressive illness (Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, dementia)
- Voice problems
- Head and neck cancer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB Speech and Language Therapy staff work in a wide range of locations across the area. This includes hospitals, community clinics and special schools. They also may visit people in their own homes.
The career events run every March and October. The links for the next event can be found below:
October 9th 2026 9am - 11.30am
Speech and Language Therapy Career Event Tickets
0:05 My name is Samira and I’m a speech and language therapist.
0:10 We help people with all kinds of communication and swallowing difficulties and work closely with other professionals,
0:18 in lots of different places, like schools, hospitals, prisons and care homes.
0:24 With the help of Katie and Patrick we are going to talk about what speech and language therapy is and how it can help.
0:35 I was finding it hard at school and I was quite lonely. I didn’t know words that everyone else did,
0:44 and I was worried I was doing something wrong. Mum spoke to the teacher,
0:51 and I started seeing my speech and language therapist.
0:56 He helped me to ask for things in different ways.
1:03 While some speech and language therapists work with children, I work with adults,
1:10 often those with brain injuries like from a stroke or a tumour. If someone has trouble speaking or understanding,
1:18 we might use writing, pictures and gestures to help us communicate together. After the stroke,
1:28 I was mixing up my words and I was also having trouble swallowing.
1:36 My speech and language therapist told me what kinds of food and drink I could have to help me swallow safely and some exercises to help me recover.
1:49 She told my partner Simon too,
1:52 so that he could help with meals and do the exercises with me,
1:59 making it much less scary! Working with someone new, I find out what their personal goals are.
2:08 This could be having a takeaway or being able to ask for things in the shops. We discuss the steps we can take towards them,
2:18 and how we can celebrate any successes we have along the way. I always encourage family and carers to get involved as well.
2:28 My speech and language therapist talked to my mum and sister so that we can work together as a family.
2:38 He didn't rush me and I'd get stickers when I won our games!
2:46 Before, I would be quiet all the time but now, at lunch I like to play with Isabella and Tajo,
2:57 but I think I'm best friends with Alisha. I love my job because I can see the positive impact it has on people.
3:08 Swallowing and communication difficulties can make someone feel isolated.
3:15 Having speech and language therapy can give them the confidence to connect with others and that helps the people around them too.
3:27 Simon loves cooking for me,
3:29 so being able to enjoy our favourite foods again and to say how much I appreciate the effort, well,
3:38 it means the world to both of us.
3:40 If you or someone you care about would like to know more about speech and language therapy visit the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists website at rcslt.org.