Information for commissioners
The RCSLT has worked with its members and external partners to produce a wealth of information for commissioners of speech and language therapy services and those seeking to have their services commissioned. This is a growing area of work so please check these pages and links as they develop:
The Resource Manual is a major piece of work forms part of a range of RCSLT tools that can support leaders with the planning commissioning and delivery of services in line with government and local priorities
Quality standards for schools as commissioners of speech and language therapy services
Schools are increasingly becoming commissioners of speech and language therapy services. This new document highlights the quality standards that are priorities for schools to adhere to in the commissioning process.
Examples of innovative speech and language therapy work
These examples were previously published in the RCSLT Bulletin magazine over the past four years. Broken down by year, specialty (child, adult and adult learning disability) and various conditions, they show a range of cost-effective and evidence-based services.
Matrix Report: An economic evaluation of speech and language therapy
The RCSLT commissioned Matrix Evidence to undertake an economic evaluation of providing speech and language therapy to three specific groups – children with SLI, children with autism and stroke survivors – in order to pinpoint the benefits generated by speech and language therapy for these cohorts in relation to the costs of provision.
Matrix Report: Calculating the cost savings of your local SLT service
RCSLT members are able to use the economic models developed by Matrix Evidence to calculate how much money their local service saves the tax payer each year.