Speech and Language Therapy at QEH
Our team of speech and language therapists (SALT) provide assessment, advice and care for patients who have problems with speech, language, communication or swallowing.
We offer a wide range of inpatient services and work alongside doctors, nurses and other allied health professionals to provide high quality care.
Location
1st Floor, Inpatient Therapy Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Contact
Tel: 020 8836 4975 or 020 8836 5048
How we can help
We assess, manage and treat disorders of speech, language, communication and swallowing in adults.
Our acute team mainly sees patients on inpatient wards and supports people who have:
- Acute, medical, respiratory and neurological conditions
- Associated difficulties as a result of trauma and orthopaedics, gastroenterology, oncology and adult mental illness
Our stroke team work with patients on our accredited stroke unit assessing them for communication and therapy purposes.
We also offer a videofluoroscopy (VFS) clinic on Tuesday mornings. A videofluoroscopy exam allows us to take a detailed look at the way you swallow liquids and foods. It helps us identify issues so that we can advise you on how to improve your swallowing function.
How to get a referral
Patients cannot self-refer. All referrals will come from staff at QEH or in the community, and your GP may refer you for videofluroscopy services to the relevant Community SALT teams.