Speech & Language Therapy for Adults
Our aim is to provide a high quality, specialist service for adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.
We assess and treat individuals with speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders; working closely with a range of other professions and agencies.
Who Is It for?
Speech and language therapists work with a wide range of clients. This can include adults with communication and/or swallowing problems following an acquired illness (stroke) or a progressive illness (Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia), critical care, palliative care, voice problems, head and neck cancer, and stammering.
Can Anyone Use the Service?
Yes - there is open referral for communication and swallowing problems. For some swallowing or voice problems, we may need additional information from your doctor.
What to Expect
You should allow approximately one hour for your first appointment. This may be a telephone call, a virtual or a face to face appointment. Your speech and language therapist will assess the nature of the difficulty and discuss the findings of the assessment. They will offer you any immediate advice and strategies that may help. They may either discharge you (and send a report to your GP/medical physician) or offer you a follow up appointment. They may either confirm a follow up date or leave this open for you to arrange if needed. For some communication or swallowing difficulties, we may offer you a programme of treatment.
Treatment may be offered on an individual or group basis. It may be virtual or face to face.
You are welcome to bring a relative or friend along with you for support if you wish. This can be really useful if they are likely to be supporting your day-to-day communication or swallowing difficulties.
Contact Us
Email: CTMUHB_SALT_Adult@wales.nhs.uk
Phone: 01443 443443 ext 72547