How do we access speech & language therapy?

There are several routes through which you can access Speech and Language Therapy for your child. It can feel a bit daunting trying to work out how to access the right support for you, so we encourage you to get in touch if you’d like some guidance with this.

There are two main routes to speech and language therapy:

• Through your local NHS Speech and Language Therapy service;
• Through an Independent Speech and Language Therapy service (sometimes referred to as private therapy).

The Michael Palin Centre for Stammering is a specialist centre run by Whittington Health NHS Trust and supported by ASC, Whittington Health Charity and the Stuttering Foundation of America. You can find out more about accessing the service they offer here. 

If you’re not sure where your local NHS Speech and Language Therapy service is based, reach out to our Support Hub Advisor. We can assist you in finding out your local service and about their referral process – including whether they offer families the option to self-refer.

Useful links:

• Making a referral to speech & language therapy
• What is Speech and Language Therapy?
• How can I access independent speech & language therapy?