Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy
Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy
What we do
We provide support and advice to individuals who have difficulties with swallowing, speech, language, voice or communication.
There may be a number of reasons why people experience these difficulties. For example it may be because someone has had a stroke, has a progressive neurological condition such as Parkinson’s, Motor Neurone Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. They may also have Dementia or a chronic condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
We work with adults who may have one or more of the following difficulties and who have a Coventry GP:
- Producing speech and using speech
- Stammering/stuttering
- Understanding language - spoken and/or written down by other people
- Using language e.g. finding the right words to say, or write down
- Voice problems e.g. a hoarse or croaky voice
- Swallowing food and/or drinks and medications
How we help
We assess the person’s difficulties and work with them to set and meet realistic goals. We aim to empower the individual to better understand and manage their condition and the difficulties they may be experiencing with swallowing or communication. Where possible, we aim to help a person regain or maintain their communication and swallowing skills.
We may offer:
- Therapy sessions
- Written and verbal advice, information and strategies to help everyone involved understand and support the person's difficulties
- Review sessions
- Referrals on to other health care professionals
Who we work with
- The individual who has a communication or swallowing difficulty
- Their relatives or carers
- Care home staff
- Other health care professionals e.g. GP, Dietician, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Psychology
Where we work
- Individual’s homes
- Nursing and Residential homes
- City of Coventry Health Centre