Our Services
What we do
Through our networks, we can offer a range of support suited to you. Some people prefer online support, others a friendly voice over the phone. And for those who like to meet up, there are local groups and network contacts. Below is a list of the services we offer to support children and families, please contact us if you are interested in getting involved.
Local Clubs
We have regular youth clubs running in Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow alongside meetings through Zoom online. Have a look below Our programmes can change so please follow us on Facebook or Twitter for updates.
Get a buddy
A befriending programme for young people aged 17-24 with severe speech and language disabilities. We can offer a blend of online support using our team of trained befrienders to provide chat and online activities plus we are actively promoting face to face befriending opportunities in the East Dunbartonshire and Dundee areas.
FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMME
Our workshops are open access to parents or carers of children with a primary S&L difficulty. Please get in touch for more information.
Our family days out provide children and their parents/carers to meet one another and make new friends. Sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of the page latest updates.
Workshops and family days out
Our workshops are open access to parents or carers of children with a primary S&L difficulty. Please get in touch for more information.
Our family days out provide children and their parents/carers to meet one another and make new friends. Sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of the page latest updates.
Social pedagogy programme
Our social pedagogy programme is a 1 to 1 service aimed at children with more specific difficulties. We work in the child’s natural surroundings and environment: in their own homes and at a suitable time agreed with the parents/carers. This support service is currently available in Edinburgh and Dundee.
SL Therapist support service
Please contact us for more information. We can put you in contact to private therapists, costs may apply.
For NHS Speech and Language Therapy please contact your local NHS details of which you will find online or via your local hospital switchboard.
Request for SLT Assistance
Anyone can make a Request for Assistance as long as permission has been given by the parent or carer. Parents/carers, as well as professionals, can complete and return a Request for Assistance form should there be a concern regarding a child’s communication skills; or their eating, drinking and swallowing needs.
For further information on requesting SLT assistance please visit the Let’s Talk website at www.lets-talk.scot.nhs.uk