Under 2 years 6 months
Referrals can only be made by a health professional at this age
Children under 2 years 6 months can only be referred directly to the children’s Speech and Language Therapy service (SLT) by a health professional if they have additional needs and there is a clear identified language, communication, speech and/or eating/drinking need.
For children under the age of 2 years 6 months with speech, language or communication needs without other additional needs, their needs can be met by parents and setting staff accessing targeted support via the Children & Young People Therapies (CYPT) webpage (see drop downs below for specific targeted support for each clinical area).
In addition to this support parents/carers, professionals and early years settings can call the CYPT Advice Line to speak to the SLT Team about a new referral or to access advice and support. Please leave a message and the SLT Team will contact you. Calls are responded to on weekdays.
CYPT Advice Line: 01923 470 680, choose option 3, then option 1 and leave a message.
