Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy

Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy Service

Hertfordshire children and young people’s (CYP) speech and language therapy service offers a child- and family-centred approach to support CYP with speech, language, communication needs (SLCN) and those with eating and drinking difficulties in Hertfordshire.

The service works in partnership with parents, carers, health and education professionals to promote positive outcomes for CYP and reduce the gap and inequalities amongst CYP in Hertfordshire who have SLCN.

Their service offer is underpinned by the following aims:

• CYP and families are empowered through the provision of information and advice;
• CYP and families are able to manage their own health and wellbeing by learning new skills;
• CYP’s participation is maximised through enhanced, communication friendly environments;
• The wider children’s workforce are confident to support CYP with SLCN;
• There is early identification of SLCN and impacts minimised through early advice and support;
• CYP and families can access high-quality, evidence-based, effective intervention in a timely manner;
• CYP achieve positive outcomes that prepare them for life through a collaborative approach.

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Speech and Language Advice Line

The service has a dedicated telephone number which parents, carers and professionals can call to speak to a therapist about a child’s development. The advice line number is 01923 470680 option 3, option 1. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.