Where do speech and language therapists work?

Where do speech and language therapists work?

Speech and language therapists work with parents, teachers, nurses, and doctors in a variety of settings across health, care, education, children’s and justice services.

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Education services

SLTs play an important role in a range of educational environments, from early years to higher education

Justice settings

SLTs work in a variety of roles in the justice system, including as intermediaries

Children’s services

SLTs work across children’s services including in schools, family homes and hospitals