Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) at Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE) involves the assessment and management of a range of difficulties related to neurological conditions.
We offer a holistic treatment programme, and carry out interventions either individually or in groups, often alongside other therapies.
Our role at OCE
Inpatient service
Our Speech and Language Therapy Team works with patients on the OCE Neuro-rehabilitation Ward who have communication or eating, drinking and swallowing disorders due to brain injury.
Starting with comprehensive assessment, we offer a wide variety of interventions as appropriate, ranging from advice and education to intensive therapy.
This will usually involve working with patients and their family members, as well as supporting the communication between the patient and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Outpatient service
Our Neuro Outpatient Speech and Language Therapy Rehabilitation Service provides assessment and intervention for people with communication difficulties that impact on their everyday activities in work, leisure and family life.
Patients should have goals that can be met in an outpatient setting, and we provide coordinated multidisciplinary support to them to achieve their goals.
Patients who only need speech and language therapy, or whose needs are more suited to a home or community setting, are instead referred to community speech and language therapy services.
Complex Disability Management Service
Patients under the care of the Complex Disability Management Service (CDMS) at OCE can access speech and language therapy for support with changes in their communication or eating, drinking and swallowing due to their long-term neurological condition.
Depending on need, this can involve assessment and a range of interventions from advice and education to active therapy. We liaise with, and refer to, a range of services, including instrumental swallow assessment and community speech and language services provided by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust:
Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy - Oxford Health
Referrals
Please refer patients according to the OCE neurological rehabiliation referral process:
Contact us
Email: ocesalt@ouh.nhs.uk
Last reviewed:22 February 2024