Service Description: The Local Authority Speech and Language Therapy Service is currently undergoing alignment with the NHS Speech and Language Therapy Service at St Mary's Hospital. The joint Service aims to provide an evidence based service for all school aged children on the Isle of Wight to achieve their full potential in speech, language and communication skills. The aim is to work in partnership with families and professionals to inspire and empower both individual and groups of children to take an active role in developing their speech, language and communication skills in order to become positive and effective communicators.
Also known as:- Speech and Language Therapy Service
Answer: No, there will be many pupils who have significant speech, language and communication needs who would benefit from speech and language therapy support, but whose speech and language needs are associated with other areas of difficulty. These pupils are supported by the NHS Speech and Language Therapy Service e.g. hearing impairment, global learning difficulties, cleft palate syndrome and any eating and drinking difficulties. The NHS SLT Service also supports pre-school children and will continue to support those children whose needs are ongoing through school entry. - Related Link