Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) for adults :: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Who we are

We provide specialist assessment, advice and support for people who have problems with their speech and language. This includes problems with communication, swallowing, stammering and voice difficulties.

We work with patients to help manage and minimise the impact these difficulties can have on their day-to-day lives.

Who is our service for?

This service is available for people over the age of 16, who are registered with a GP in the same area as the service, or for people who are in one our inpatient units.

Referrals for dysphagia (eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties) are made using the referral form and are accepted from GPs consultants, other health professionals and nursing homes that have been trained by the service.

Referrals from health professionals for communication, voice and stammering can also be made using the referral form and are accepted by any health professional.

Where we are based

Who we are

We provide specialist assessment, advice and support for people who have problems with their speech and language.

This includes problems with communication, swallowing, stammering and voice difficulties. We work with patients to help manage and minimise the impact these difficulties can have on their day-to-day lives.

We visit patients in their own homes and also deliver services from local clinics within Knowsley and St Helens. We also offer a confidential online service using Attend Anywhere, for secure video appointments.

Who is the service for?

Our service is here to help people age 16 and over with speech and language problems. To access our service, you will need to have a Knowsley or St Helens GP or be staying in one of our mental health inpatient wards.

How to access the service

Please arrange to see your GP for a referral.

For professionals referring to this service, visit our professionals section.

If you have concerns regarding your communication and/or eating and drinking, please call 0151 351 8545 and ask to speak to the Duty Therapist for advice. They are available from 9.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday and will call you back within one working day.

Further information

Communication Matters - www.communicationmatters.org.uk

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists - www.rcslt.org

Contact us

Whiston Primary Care Resource Centre
Old Colliery Road
Whiston
Prescot
L35 3SX

Tel: 0151 351 8845
Email: mcn-tr.adultspeechtherapy@nhs.net

The team have a duty therapist, who will return any queries left via voicemail. They are available from 9.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday and will call you back within one working day.

Livingston Drive Health Centre

Netherton Health Centre

What will happen at your first appointment?

One of our speech and language therapists will meet with you and talk to you about your medical and social history, your current difficulties and your expectations of the service. We may need to conduct an assessment if it’s appropriate.