After a stroke, changes in speech and communication can be frightening for the person affected and for those supporting them. It is not always clear what forms part of normal recovery, what may improve with time, or when specialist help could make a difference. A speech and language therapist, sometimes called a speech therapist, can support much more than speech. They may help with swallowing, understanding language, finding words, reading and writing, memory, attention, voi

When you are worried about a child’s speech, language or communication, or an adult is struggling after an illness or injury, waiting can feel difficult. Many families and adults looking for private SLT are asking the same question: will private speech and language therapy be quicker than waiting for NHS support? In many parts of London, NHS speech and language therapy waiting times can be several months. Some families report waits of 6–18 months or longer, particularly for a