Children’s Speech and Language Therapy
Welcome to our Children's Speech and Language services. We provide our services to children up to the age of 19.
Changes to service from 1 April 2025
From 1st April 2025, County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust will become the new provider of the NHS Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service for County Durham.
Welcome to Children’s Speech and Language Therapy
We work with children and young people, from birth to 19 years old, who have speech, language and communication needs or difficulties with eating, drinking and swallowing.
Making a referral
We have an open referral system in place so parents or carers are able to refer their child to our service.
Information for parents and carers
Some key information for parents and carers to help them start to support their child or young person from home.
Video resources
We have developed a series of videos on communication disorders to help support children, carers and parents.
Useful websites
A list of useful websites for children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties.
Frequently asked questions
Some frequent questions we are asked about speech and language therapy support.
Information for professionals and students
Key information for professionals and students around how they can support children and young people with speech, language and communication support.
Training for professionals
You can find out about a range of training courses for professionals who are working with children and young people who have speech, language and communication needs.