Speech and language therapy

Speech and Language Therapists (S&LTs) at Southport District General Hospital work with the following inpatients:

• Those who have had a stroke or have a neurological condition
• Patients in Critical Care
• Patients with a spinal injury
• Patients with other diagnoses such dementia, respiratory disorders and cancer

The S&LTs are experts in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders, and aim to optimise function in these areas. The S&LT team have access to X-ray and nasendoscopy for swallow assessments.

Useful Links

Stroke Association: www.stroke.org.uk

Motor Neurone Disease Association: www.mndassociation.org

Parkinsons UK: www.parkinsons.org.uk

Dementia UK: www.dementiauk.org

Multiple Sclerosis Society: mssociety.org.uk

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists www.rcslt.org

North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre https://www.southportandormskirk.nhs.uk/services/spinal-injuries/

Service leads and Contact Details

• Lorna Smith (Stroke Service): lorna.smith19@nhs.net
• Liz Jones (Medical/ Surgical Service): liz.jones11@nhs.net
• Sarah Morgan (Spinal Injuries/ Critical Care Service): sarah.morgan36@nhs.net 

Alternatively please contact 01704 547471 ext 4361 and leave a message on the answer phone

For information about Community Speech and Language Therapy Services please contact the relevant GP.