Speech and Language Therapists

We help adults with an intellectual disability who have problems with speech, language, communication or swallowing (dysphagia).

We also support their carers, support staff and other professionals.

Our service includes:

We work as part of:

We provide services across Nottinghamshire County and Nottingham City.

We aim to help people communicate better, stay safe when eating and drinking, live well and enjoy life.

Service leaflets

The IDD Speech and Language Therapy service is for:

People aged 18 years or older.
Who has an intellectual disability. This is sometimes also called a learning disability.
Lives in Nottinghamshire or has a Nottinghamshire GP.
Has speech, language, and communication need and / or has problems with eating and drinking.

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

The Speech and Language Therapy team is based in locations across all of Nottinghamshire.

For information about your local Speech and Language Therapist contact IDDSpeechandLanguage@nottshc.nhs.uk.

Outside of office hours please contact your GP service, NHS 111, or in an emergency attend your local Emergency Department.

To refer to the Speech and Language Therapy team, please email: iddreferrals@nottshc.nhs.uk