Our Services

Helping adults with neurological conditions improve communication, swallowing, and confidence in everyday life.

Communication

Assessment and therapy to support adults with speech, language, and thinking-related communication difficulties following stroke, brain injury, or neurological conditions.

Swallowing (Dysphagia)

Assessment and practical support to help people eat and drink more safely and comfortably.

Guidance and training for families, carers, and support teams to help them understand communication and swallowing difficulties and provide effective support.

Training & Support
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Communication Difficulties

Speech and language therapy can support adults experiencing changes to communication following neurological illness or injury. This may include difficulties with speaking, understanding language, word finding, reading and writing, or social communication.

Support may be helpful for individuals experiencing:

  • Aphasia

  • Dysarthria

  • Apraxia of speech

  • Cognitive communication difficulties

  • Changes to voice or speech clarity

Therapy focuses on practical strategies to support communication in everyday situations and improve confidence when interacting with others.

Swallowing Difficulties

Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) can occur following stroke, brain injury, or as part of some neurological conditions. Talking Point Speech and Language Therapy can assess swallowing and provide guidance to help people eat and drink more safely and comfortably.

Support may include:

  • Assessment of swallowing

  • Advice on food and drink textures

  • Strategies to support safer swallowing

  • Guidance for carers and support teams

Training and Support

Communication and swallowing difficulties often affect the whole family or support network. Training and guidance can be provided for family members, carers, and support teams to help them understand the difficulties and use strategies that support effective communication and safe mealtimes.

Conditions Supported

Speech and language therapy may be helpful for adults experiencing communication or swallowing difficulties associated with a range of neurological conditions, including:

  • Stroke

  • Traumatic brain injury

  • Parkinson’s disease

  • Motor neurone disease

  • Multiple sclerosis

  • Functional neurological disorder

If you would like to discuss whether speech and language therapy may be helpful, please get in touch to arrange a short introductory call.

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