Speech and language therapists assess and advise children and adults with communication difficulties from a wide range of different causes. These may include language difficulties, speech difficulties, voice problems, dysfluency/stammering, and eating and drinking problems. After assessment and diagnosis, the therapist decides upon a treatment programme to maximise communication skills.
When it is not possible to achieve spoken language, methods such as signing or the use of technological aids may be tried. Speech and language therapists can also help with swallowing and feeding problems. In Waltham Forest, speech and language therapists are based in health centres, special schools and hospitals.
For more information
The main Speech and Language Therapy Team is based at the Wood Street Health Centre but other teams work at various sites across the Borough.
| Site | Contact number |
|---|---|
| Wood Street Health Centre | 020 8430 7978 / 7979 |
| Chingford Health Centre | 020 8430 8080 |
| Langthorne Health Centre | 020 8430 7555 |
| Whipps Cross University Hospital (adults only) | 020 8535 6795 |
Contact us
Speech and Language Therapy Team
Specialist Children's Service
The Wood Street Health Centre
6 Linford Road
Walthamstow E17 3LA
Tel: 020 8430 7978/7979
