Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapists work with adults who have difficulty with communication or with eating, drinking and swallowing.
All Speech and Language Therapists working in NHS Birmingham East and North are registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC).
Who can use this service?
We provide services to clients who are registered with a GP in NHS Birmingham East and North PCT or Heart of Birmingham Teaching PCT.
We see people over 16 who have communication or swallowing difficulties due to:
- Stroke
- Other neurological conditions eg Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, and dementia
- Stammering (dysfluency).
There are other local Speech and Language Therapy services that see clients with other conditions such as people with learning difficulties. If you are unsure who to contact to get help, please telephone us to discuss your situation.
How to use the service
Referrals for a communication and/or swallowing assessment can be made by anyone, including yourself.
Contact
Stephen Ray
Stockland Green Primary Care Centre
192 Reservoir Road
Erdington
Birmingham
B23 6JD
Tel:. 0121 465 2400
Fax: 0121 465 2922
Email: stephen.ray@bhamcommunity.nhs.uk
Where is the service provided?
Adult Speech and Language Therapy is provided in certain clinics across the district. At present these include Stockland Green Primary Care Centre, Summerfield Primary Care Centre, Saltley Health Centre and Castle Vale Health Centre. If you are unable to attend a clinic due to health or mobility problems you may be seen at home. We also see clients in residential and nursing homes.
When is the service provided?
Between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.
What if I can’t use this service?
If you are unsure who to contact to get help, please telephone us to discuss your situation.
What can I expect when I attend for the first time?
In the first instance you will be invited to Stockland Green Primary Care Centre for an initial assessment of your needs. This usually takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour. If it is felt that you need Speech and Language Therapy you will be offered an agreed number of appointments. This will be provided in the clinic that is most convenient for you. Alternatively, if you are unable to attend clinic assessment and therapy may be provided in your own home.
What can I do to help myself?
This depends upon your individual difficulties. Your speech and language therapist may suggest strategies to help with your communication or swallowing or may give you certain exercises or tasks for you to carry out in-between sessions. It is important for you to follow the advice given in order to get maximum benefit from Speech and Language Therapy.
Useful contacts
For general information about Speech and Language Therapy you can contact the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists at
www.rcslt.org.
Comments and complaints
Contact Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust for patient feedback and complaints.
