How to access adult Speech and Language Therapy

If you are at home and want to make a referral, please contact your local Enhanced Intermediate Care and Community Rehabilitation Service:

If you wish to speak directly with a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT)

When you telephone us, your call may go directly to our SLT department voice mail (the message will clearly state this is the SLT Department). Please leave a message with your name and contact phone number. We will return your call as soon as possible.

What to expect at your first appointment

SLTs work in many locations across Ayrshire and Arran. You could be asked to attend any of the following places for your appointment:

• Your own home
• Hospital – outpatient clinic
• Health clinic

You are welcome to attend with a friend or relative.

On average an initial consultation might take 30 minutes to one hour. During this time, we will have a discussion with you and carry out any appropriate assessments. The SLT will then look at all of the information and agree on what further steps to take, which might be:

• Further advice
• Self-management support
• Support for carers/relatives
• A course of therapy
• Referral to another service

With your consent, a report of the agreed outcome will be sent to the person or agency that referred you to the service.

Cancelling or changing appointments

If you need to change or cancel an appointment please tell us as soon as possible so that we can offer your appointment to another person.