Services offered
The Speech and Language Therapy department provides a service to adults with swallowing and/or communication difficulties that can arise from certain medical conditions such as dementia, respiratory disorders, head and neck cancer, stroke, neurological conditions and general frailty amongst others.
Intervention usually requires in-depth assessment of the presenting problem, which for swallowing disorders may include further instrumental investigations such as an x-ray of the swallow ( Videofluoroscopy ) or FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing)
Adults who present with voice problems will have access to Joint Voice clinics, voice groups, and 1:1 therapy as appropriate.
There is a specialist service also for adults diagnosed with Head and Neck cancer or have had a laryngectomy
The Service at based at North Manchester General Hospital also provides a service to the community of North Manchester , providing assessment and treatment at the patient’s home, or Care Home.
How to find us
| Hospital: | North Manchester General Hospital |
| Ward/Department location: | Between E and F block (Old building) |
| Telephone numbers: | 0161 720 2232 |
| Email address: | nadine.doran2@mft.nhs.uk |