The report highlights regional variation, with some providers reporting zero long waits, while others – such as University ...

The report said: “Although the absolute increase was not as high as for community paediatric or musculoskeletal services, the ...

Croydon Council is improving its services following feedback from schools and parents that suggests the current model does not meed the needs of children and young people in mainstream schools and ...

The demand for weight-loss jabs and autism and ADHD assessments is forcing up NHS waiting lists for community treatment, ...

Community services are under growing strain, with more than 1.1 million people waiting for care, and the steepest rise among ...

NHS waiting lists are experiencing a significant surge, driven by increased demand for weight-loss medications and ...

The study further found that 21% of children and young people on the waiting list are waiting for speech and language therapy ...

Almost a quarter of children needing community care services in England are waiting over a year for treatment, with 1 in 15 waiting two years, an analysis by two healthcare think tanks has found.1 The ...

An intensive voice treatment developed in the USA and known as the Lee Silverman voice treatment (LSVT LOUD) is more effective than conventional NHS speech and language therapy or no therapy for ...

Children struggling with their speech and language are at greater risk of developing mental health problems like anxiety and depression, the charity Speech and Language UK has warned in a report seen ...

Children who face challenges with speech or language often struggle not just in school, but also in everyday situations. Speech therapy provides targeted support that helps kids improve their ...

Speech and language therapy plays a pivotal role in the early development of young children. The first few years of life are critical for brain development, and early intervention can have a profound ...