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If you or a loved one is experiencing difficulty with speech, language, communication or swallowing, you could benefit from specialist care from a dedicated speech and language therapist.
At Circle Health Group, we offer fast access to highly specialised teams who are trained in the assessment and treatment of a variety of speech, language, communication, voice and swallowing disorders. We offer services primarily for adults though some of our specialists do work with children and young people too.
Our speech and language therapists work closely with other specialists, for example consultant ear, nose and throat surgeons and neurological rehabilitation experts, to ensure every patient gets the best and most holistic care we can offer. All of our SLTs are registered members of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and The Health Professions Council and are registered with all major health insurers.
Your treatment will be led by a specialist from start to finish, and you'll see the same friendly faces throughout. We pride ourselves not only on clinical excellence but also on the truly personalised and compassionate care offered by our dedicated teams. All our patients benefit from the calm and peaceful environments of our award-winning private hospitals.
To find out how we can help you, give us a call today and one of our friendly advisors will help you arrange an appointment with one of our therapists.
Speech and language therapy helps people manage problems with their speech, language, communication and swallowing - all of which are very interlinked.
The RCSLT estimates that 2.5 million people in the UK have a speech, language or communication difficulty. Communication difficulties can happen to anyone at any stage in their lives. Children and adults who have difficulties with communication, along with their parents and carers where relevant, can benefit hugely from the evidence-based service offered by our highly trained therapists.
Speech and language therapists are experts in the assessment and diagnosis of these problems, and they work with people to improve and overcome these problems where possible. In the case of permanent or chronic problems, they can help you to understand the obstacles you're facing, to problem solve and develop new ways to communicate.
We build a bespoke treatment plan for every person we see to make sure that the programme of therapy is the best for your individual circumstances and communication goals.
Speech, language and communication problems can be caused by all manner of things - from genetic or hereditary factors, to disabilities, to accident or injury. Similarly, eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties arise due to a wide variety of causes.
Our therapists are trained in a wide variety of speech and communication difficulties, but they will also specialise in certain problems and conditions. To help you find the best specialist for you, please read the detailed information on their individual profile pages, linked below.
Common reasons children and young people need speech and language therapy
Some of the most common reasons that bring children and young people to a speech and language therapist are:
- Learning difficulties or disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Language delay or impairment
- Problems making certain sounds
- Hearing impairment
- Speech disorders
- Swallowing difficulties
Common reasons adults need speech and language therapy
Some of the most common reasons that adults visit a speech and language therapist are:
- Speech or swallowing problems caused by neurological conditions such as dementia or Parkinson's disease
- Problems following a brain injury or stroke
- A learning disability or difficulty
- Physical disabilities
- Cancer of the head and neck
- Hearing impairment
- Speech disorders such as stammering
- Voice problems caused by illness, overuse, stress or medical conditions such as chronic acid reflux
- Chronic dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)
Speech and language difficulties come in all shapes and sizes and our specialists can help with almost any problem they meet. Some of the services that we make use of the most often include:
Specialist neurological rehabilitation team
Whether your difficulties are the result of having a stroke, head injury or progressive illness, our Speech and Language Therapists will provide you and your family with advice on maximising your communication as well as providing therapeutic intervention and strategies to enhance your rehabilitation.
Specialist voice therapy team
Circle Health Group voice therapists are specialised speech and language therapists in the area of voice. An interdisciplinary team approach is combined, alongside our ENT consultants, to provide therapeutic intervention to help restore vocal performance that may have been affected by a range of disorders or disease.
A multidisciplinary team approach
Our speech and language therapists work in close collaboration with other professionals to ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care. This might include:
- Ear, nose and throat consultants
- Consultant physicians
- Dieticians
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational therapists
- Voluntary sectors and support groups
If you would like to speak to one of our team or make a referral, please make an enquiry below.
The first step to access private speech and language therapy with us is usually to arrange an appointment with one of our specialists. They will be able to assess and diagnose your condition and talk you through the available treatment options, and together you'll decide on the best route for you.
To book your initial consultation, call our dedicated team of advisors, or take advantage of our easy online booking system.
You can access treatment with us using private medical insurance or by paying for your own treatment.
Often speech and language therapy will be covered by your private health insurance, but not always. Speak to your provider directly to see what's covered in your policy.
If you want to pay for your own treatment, you can either pay in full or take advantage of our flexible payment options, which allow you to spread the cost over a period of up to five years.
Our self-pay customers benefit from fixed-price packages, meaning you'll know exactly what you're going to pay before you book your surgery. Your initial consultation and early diagnostic tests won't be included, but the cost of any procedures and hospital fees are, and so is your aftercare programme. There are no hidden costs down the line.
When you choose to go private with Circle Health Group, you can expect:
- Flexible appointment times and locations to fit your routine
- The freedom to choose which hospital and consultant suit your needs
- All our specialists are registered members of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Personalised, specialist-led treatment plans tailored to your individual needs
- Comfortable and safe private facilities maintained by expert multidisciplinary teams
- Affordable, fixed-price packages with aftercare included
- Flexible payment options to help you spread the cost of your care
If you would like to learn more about our treatments for communication and swallowing problems, book your appointment online today or call a member of our team directly.
Content reviewed by Circle in-house team in May 2023. Next review due May 2026.
- Role of the speech & language therapist, Communication Matters
- Speech and language therapy, RCSLT
- Speech and language therapist, NHS
- Dysphagia, NHS Inform
- What does a speech and language therapist do?, British Heart Foundation
- Adult speech and language therapy, Northern Care Alliance
