Our Speech and Language Therapists specialise in assisting individuals who face speech, communication, and swallowing difficulties due to neurological conditions such as strokes, head injuries, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. Our services address conditions including:

• Aphasia: Challenges in understanding or producing spoken or written language.
• Cognitive Communication Disorders: Difficulty using language skills to communicate effectively.
• Dysarthria: Impaired speech and voice production due to muscle weakness.
• Dysphagia: Difficulties with eating, drinking, and swallowing safely.

We provide a comprehensive suite of services, including detailed assessments, investigative procedures, and both intensive and ongoing therapy programmes. Our therapies are delivered on an outreach basis, employing evidence-based methods and technologies to enhance communication and swallowing functions.

Our patient-centred approach focuses on developing effective communication strategies and improving abilities related to eating and drinking.

 We also evaluate the need for assistive technologies to support better communication.

Collaborating closely with families, carers, and other multidisciplinary team members, we ensure consistency in treatment and strive for significant, personalised outcomes for each individual.

Additionally, we offer specialised training for care homes and other institutions dealing with communication and swallowing difficulties.

Key Questions for Identifying Needs:

• Do you or someone you know have difficulty pronouncing words due to a stroke, brain injury, or another medical condition?
• Are weak facial muscles causing speech to be slurred?
• Has stress, anxiety, or trauma led to a loss of voice?
• Are there issues with stammering, speaking, or understanding language?
• Is there a diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, or Head & Neck Cancer affecting communication or swallowing?

Comprehensive Speech and Language Assessments

Our assessments are tailored for adults experiencing difficulties with expressive communication, understanding, reading, writing, and eating or drinking. Following an assessment, our therapists provide tailored advice and determine whether further intervention or appropriate referrals is needed.

Specific Areas of Therapy Include:

• Stroke Recovery: Initial assessments identify communication strengths and challenges, directing therapy to improve skills and develop effective communication systems.
• Acquired Brain Injury: We offer a range of therapies from Intensive Interaction to advanced comprehension and social communication skills development.
• Stammering: Assessments and targeted strategies help manage stammering, particularly during stressful situations like job interviews or presentations.
• Voice Care: Therapy focuses on vocal hygiene and techniques to improve voice quality, especially following diagnoses such as vocal nodules.
• Parkinson’s Disease: Tailored therapies address speech production and intelligibility, with additional support through communication aids if needed.
• Dementia Care: Ongoing therapy aims to maximise functional communication, enhancing quality of life and interaction with loved ones.



At Smart Rehabilitation, we are committed to enhancing our client's abilities and enriching their lives through dedicated and expert Speech and Language Therapy.