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There are speech and language departments at the John Radcliffe, Churchill and Horton General hospitals.
Speech and language therapists work with patients who have difficulties with speech, voice, language and/or swallowing. These problems are caused by a range of underlying disorders, so therapists work across many of the departments and wards.
The Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service is a countywide service, providing care in hospitals, the community and learning disability sector.
The following groups and organisations provide information and support:
For details of our Speech and Language Therapy service for children please see:
Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)