Adult speech and language therapy services - Highfield Clinic

Our team at Highfield provides individual assessment, treatment, training, education and support to adults over the age of 16, helping to improve speech, language and swallowing. We will support you to reach and maintain your best level of communication, as well as your capability for eating and drinking.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

The following information can be downloaded in our Adult Speech and Language leaflet

HOW LONG BEFORE I SEE SOMEONE?

Once we have received your referral you will be seen within 13 week as an outpatient.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT MY APPOINTMENT?

Your initial appointment will usually be between 45 minutes to 60 minutes long.

Your therapist will discuss if speech therapy is appropriate and what it will involve. The amount of therapy you receive will vary according to the reason you have been referred and the treatment available.

HOW LONG WILL MY APPOINTMENT BE?

Your initial appointment will usually be between 45 minutes to 60 minutes long.

Your therapist will discuss if speech therapy is suitable and what it will involve. The amount of therapy you receive will vary according to the reason you have been referred and the treatment available.

WHERE DO I NEED TO GO?

You will be told where your appointment will be at the time your appointment is made. We will endeavour to offer you an appointment close to you. If your need is urgent you will be offered the next available appointment which may not be at the nearest location.

WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY APPOINTMENT?

Please call as soon as you know that you cannot attend an appointment so we can offer it to someone else.