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Speech and Swallowing team (adults)

We support adults aged 18 and over who have difficulties with speaking, understanding, or swallowing that affect everyday life. We work closely with families, caregivers, and other healthcare providers to give the best care and treatment.

About the Adult Speech and Swallowing team

Our team works with people who have communication or swallowing needs linked to:

a neurological condition
a respiratory condition
frailty
being near the end of life

Please note, our waiting list is longer than we’d like and we’re working hard to see people as soon as we can.

Referrals

Referrals can be made to the Speech and Swallowing team via your GP or any heath or social care professional including senior care home staff, using:

adult speech and swallowing referral form

For professionals, the referral form can be found on Leeds Care Pathways.

Dedicated SLT support line for care homes

Daily from 2:30pm to 3:30pm (Monday to Friday)
Phone: 0113 843 3119

Service information

Depending on your condition, another service or some simple self management advice might be just what you need. Please check this information first.

Is this service right for me?

I need more information on swallowing problems

I need more information on communication problems

How can we help you?

I am a person with or care for someone with a speech or swallowing

I work in a care home

Information for other professionals