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Adult Speech and Language Therapy
Adult Speech and Language Therapy
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Speech and Language Therapists are clinical experts in the Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of communication, voice and swallowing disorders. These difficulties may be as a result of:
- Progressive neurological diseases e.g. Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Huntington’s chorea.
- Dementia
- Head injury / Traumatic brain injury
- Cancer of the head, neck and throat (including laryngectomy)
- Chronic Obstructive Airway Disorder (COPD)
- Vocal Misuse
- Mental Health Issues
- General debilitation due to the ageing process
- Neurological difficulties
- .. and other conditions.
Speech and Language Therapists work in partnership with the individual, family and other professionals to reduce the impact of the communication and/or swallowing difficulty on the person’s health, wellbeing and ability to participate in everyday life. They also input into the Assessment of a patient’s mental capacity in order that patient’s best interests are properly served.
Community Speech and Language Therapist will see patients in a variety of locations including:
- Outpatient Clinics
- Patients home or Care Home Facility (Community Services)
- Intermediate Care settings (Community Services)
The Speech and Language Therapy department also provides specialist training to professional staff and carers around all areas of swallowing and communication disorders.
Service Hours are currently Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm (excluding bank holidays).
Contact Details
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Organiser
- Louise Robinson
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Job Title/Position
- Service Lead
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Telephone Number
- 0161 716 1515
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Fax Number
- 0207 0198247
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Email Address
- srh-tr.buryadultsalt@nhs.net
Location
Times & Dates
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Date(s) Info
- Monday to Friday 8.30am until 4.30pm
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Days of the week
- Every day
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Time of Day
- All day
Notes
Referral Notes
We require a referral for this service - for swallowing or voice referrals, this needs to come from a medical professional. For communication difficulties, you can contact us to self-refer or ask your GP to contact us.
Eligibility Notes
Age restrictions apply - adults over 18 years only. You must be registered with a GP within the areas listed above.
Service Information
Coverages:
Bury East, Ramsbottom, Unsworth, Whitefield, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Bury West, Tottington, Bury & Local Area
Target Audiences:
Adults, Older people (over 65), Adult carers, Adults under 65 years, People aged 18 and over
Support Groups:
Physical impairment, Communication impairment, Dementia, Health & Wellbeing, Eating Disorders
Referral Required?:
Eligibility Requirements?:
Last updated 6th July 2022