Child and adolescent speech and language therapy (SALT) - NELFT
We provide a service in the London Borough of Havering to children and young adults (0-19 years) with disorders or delays of speech, language, communication and/or feeding or swallowing.
The service supports children and young people who may experience difficulties in the following areas:
- listening to and understanding language
- talking in words and sentences
- social interaction
- using clear speech
- fluent speech (stammering)
- eating and swallowing
Learning to communicate is a complex skill, which is very important for social and educational development. The team works with parents, carers, early years practitioners, schools and other healthcare professionals to create a supportive environment for the development of communication skills.
There are many reasons why a child may find speech, language and communication difficult including hearing impairment, cleft palate, physical difficulties, learning difficulties or Autism. For many other children there is no obvious explanation for their difficulties. Our team of therapists includes specialists in all these areas.
For more information about our service please visit the website below.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Child and adolescent speech and language therapy (SALT)
- Telephone
- 0300 300 1888
- haveringpaediatricSALT@nelft.nhs.uk
- Website
- www.nelft.nhs.uk/.../services-havering-child-adolescent-salt
Where to go
- Name
- The Acorn Specialist Children's Centre
- Address
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306, London Road
Romford
Essex - Postcode
- RM7 9NH
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm
- Time of day
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Afternoon
Morning
Other Details
Availability
- Referral Details
Referrals are accepted from parents/guardians and healthcare, education and social care professionals.
Referral forms should be emailed to nem-tr.ReferralsAcornCentre@nhs.net or posted directly to the service.
Criteria: Patients who display communication or feeding difficulty; patients under 16 years old who are registered with a GP in Havering; patients who are registered with a Barking and Dagenham GP but who access most of their services, for example school, nursery or portage, in Havering; the age limit is extended to 19 years old for those with Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Referral form can be found via this link: http://www.nelft.nhs.uk/services-havering-child-adolescent-salt-get-in-touch
- Related links
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NELFT
Local Offer
- Local Offer Age Bands
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0-5 years
16-25 years
5-11 years
11-16 years