Service

Speech and Language - St Leonards

What does it do?

To respond to the needs of individuals who experience speech, language , communication or swallowing impairment.

Service Delivery Area

Dorset

What are the service opening times?

Thursday Morning and Afternoon Weekly

How can I refer?
[For appropriate professional/clinical referrers only - service users please see below]

GP Referral to Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust

What functions/treatment and therapies are offered?

Special needs in communication or swallowing disorders associated with diagnosed impairments, genetic and medical conditions, trauma, developmental delays, mental health problems or learning disabilities.

Which types of illness/medical condition does the service treat?
Who will I see?

Speech and Language Therapist

As a patient, how do I access services?

GP Referral to Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust

How can I get involved / what support groups are available?

Information available on request

Do you have information for Carers?

Information availble on request

Where, when and how often are the clinics?

St Leonards Community Hospital Out Patient Department

Thursday Morning and Afternoon Weekly

Who can I contact to find out more?

Bournemouth and Poole Community Therapy (Woodlands Community Team) Telephone: 01202 718457