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We offer unique, specialty care across all settings — from acute care to outpatient therapy. Our therapy team is highly-trained in more than 15 specialties, with the skills and compassion to create an individualized treatment plan that works for you. We also know that convenience is key - we offer the flexibility to receive therapy services at multiple facilities, so you can get care close to home. 

Physical Therapy You may need physical therapy if you suffer fromfunctional impairments from back and neck injuries, neurological problems, sprains/strains and fractures, arthritis, burns, amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, birth defects such as cerebral palsy and spina bifida and injuries related to work, recreation, sports and other daily activities. Our physical therapists work to treat disabilities and injuries of the muscles, bones and joints through a variety of physical treatments. They focus on your rehabilitation  and preventing further damage or pain by promoting healing and training for injured or strained tissues.

Their goal is to restore normal functioning by:

• Evaluating current function and mobility.
• Providing specialized intervention and exercise programs to improve balance, coordination, strength and flexibility.
• Training in common movement skills such as wheelchair function, transfers, walking and standing.
• Educating you and your family/caregivers.
• Training in safe body mechanisms with home, recreational and work activities.

Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy can help you with activities of daily living – like reading mail, getting dressed, cooking, working, shopping and paying bills. Our therapists will assess your needs and then work with you to develop a plan to help you live and work with greater independence and safety.

Carle Therapy Services occupational therapists will work with you to:

• Develop a custom program aimed at improving your ability to carry out the activities of daily living.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations of your home and job environments and make recommendations on needed adaptations.
• Train you on the use of adaptive equipment.
• Fabricate and fit custom splints.
• Educate you and your family/caregivers so you can continue the skills learned in therapy sessions at home.

Speech Language Pathology When injury or disease affects your ability to speak, Carle Therapy Services can assist in your recovery. Our special team of speech language pathologists treats adults with speech problems, swallowing disorders, voice problems and other memory and problem-solving difficulties.

Services typically include:

• Customized treatment programs aimed at improving cognition, problem solving and speech articulation.
• Assessment of swallowing abilities with diet recommendations based on oral motor abilities.
• Comprehensive evaluations of home and job environments and recommendations on necessary adaptation.
• Treatment of voice problems including hoarseness or dysfunction due to cancer of the larynx.
• Recommendations and training in the use of adaptive equipment and augmentative communication devices.

Our staff also includes pediatric speech language pathologists who evaluate and treat children with speech, feeding/swallowing and articulation issues. Our pathologists also provide services to children with development delay, autism and other neurological disorders.  

Additional Carle Therapy Resources

• Amputee rehabilitation
• Aquatic therapy
• Concussion rehabilitation
• Driver assessment and rehabilitation
• Fit for aging
• Foot clinic
• Hand rehabilitation
• Help for head pain
• Industrial rehabilitation
• Low vision rehabilitation
• Lymphedema management
• Outpatient neuro rehabilitation
• Pediatric speech and language therapy
• Pediatric occupational therapy
• Pediatric physical therapy
• Pelvic floor physical therapy
• Running clinic
• Seating and mobility
• Speech language pathology
• Spine disorders
• Vestibular rehabilitation

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Adult Speech and Language Therapy

Our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service provides assessment and therapy for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties in various settings.

• During an inpatient admission to hospital
• In outpatient clinics based in the acute and community hospitals within Lincolnshire. Transport may be available for hospital based clinics where patients are unable to use public transport.
• In community clinics
• Where clinically appropriate we may be able to provide home visits to see patients in their own homes, or to visit patients at nursing and residential care homes.

We provide assessment, therapy and support for adults over 18 years of age with communication and/or swallowing problems. These difficulties may be due to:

• traumatic brain injury
• neurological conditions
• progressive neurological conditions
• dementia (swallowing only)
• head and neck cancer
• physical disabilities
• other medical conditions

We also offer assessment and therapy for adults who have voice difficulties, or adults over 18 years of age who have a stammer.

Communication Difficulties

A Speech and language therapist will be able to assess your communication skills to identify any areas of difficulty with your communication and will advise you on the best way to help with these areas. They may recommend a period of therapy or suggest communication strategies to help you manage the difficulty.

For patients with communication problems, speech and language therapy may help with:

• Improving understanding of spoken and written language
• Improving production of spoken and written words
• Improving the intelligibility of speech
• Improving the fluency of speech
• Improving voice quality
• Improving overall ability to communicate with others

Providing alternative means of communication, for example, through the use of communication aids. This may be supported by other specialist services including the Electronic Assisted Technology Services.

At present, we are unable to offer communication therapy for adults with communication difficulties as a result of dementia.

Swallowing Difficulties

Swallowing difficulties may occur when there are changes to the movement or co-ordination of muscles of the face, mouth or throat. Speech and language therapists work with people who are experiencing these difficulties. The medical term for a swallowing difficulty is dysphagia. Some people experience swallowing difficulties due to problems within the oesophagus (food pipe) or stomach. These difficulties are managed by doctors rather than speech and language therapists.

Swallowing difficulties may lead to food and drink ‘going down the wrong way’ and entering the airway and/ or the lungs. This is known as ‘aspiration.’ If this happens, people may cough, throat clear, have a wet gurgly voice or their breathing may change. Sometimes they may feel that food and drink sticks in the mouth or throat when swallowing. If food or drink enters the lungs this can lead to repeated chest infections and/or pneumonia. The inability to eat and drink enough may lead to malnutrition and dehydration. Swallowing difficulties may also result in choking. If swallowing difficulties are not appropriately managed, the consequences can be very serious.

For people with swallowing difficulties, speech and language therapy may be aimed at:

• Improving swallowing safety by reducing the likelihood of food and drink ‘going down the wrong way.’ Speech and language therapists may recommend a range of strategies which may include modifying the consistency of food/ drinks.
• Strengthening the muscles involved in swallowing through direct exercises. Direct exercises are not appropriate for all medical conditions.

Speech and language therapists will give recommendations that are specific to the individual person, taking account of the nature and cause of the swallowing difficulties.

Modifying Food and Fluids

Food modifications.

To reduce the risk of aspiration and/ or choking, a Speech and Language Therapist may recommend altering the texture of the foods that are eaten. Different food textures are recommended, dependent on the nature and severity of the difficulty. Sometimes changes to a normal diet may be advised, such as avoiding/ adapting ‘high risk foods.’

Alternatively, a speech and language therapist may recommend following a specific ‘dysphagia diet’ such as:

• Level 4 puree diet
• Level 5 Minced and moist diet
• Level 6 Soft and bite sized diet
• Level 7 Regular diet

These dysphagia diets follow national descriptors. The descriptors were developed by the National Patient Safety Agency Dysphagia Expert Reference Group jointly with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The diets are approved by the British Dietetic Association, the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, Hospital Caterers Association and the National Nurses Nutrition Group.

Fluid Modifications

To safely swallow normal drinks the throat muscles must be in excellent working order. Swallowing is a very complicated process, which involves a series of muscles working together quickly to ensure your airway closes. If the muscles are weak, liquid may ‘go down the wrong way’ which can lead to chest infections or aspiration pneumonia which can be fatal.

To reduce the risks of drinks entering the lungs, a speech and language therapist may recommend thickening your drinks using a fluid thickener. To thicken fluids, they are mixed with a thickening powder. If required this thickener is prescribed by a GP or a doctor in hospital. The thickener does not contain any medicine or nutrition. It can reduce the risks of fluids going the wrong way as when fluids are thicker, they move more slowly which gives the muscles time to work and therefore makes it easier to swallow safely.

A speech and language therapist will determine what consistency your fluids need to be to allow them to be safely swallowed and will advise you how much thickener is needed. It is essential to follow this guidance including the measuring and mixing instructions. There are different types of thickener.

To describe different types of consistency, different terms are used:

• Level 1 Slightly thick consistency
• Level 2 Mildly thick consistency
• Level 3 Moderately thick consistency
• Level 4 Extremely thick consistency

Please click on the links below for further information and guidance as to how to safely prepare thickened fluids.

Referrals to the Speech and Language Therapy Service

Adults with communication difficulties.

Adults with communication difficulties (for example, slurred speech , difficulties with understanding spoken/ written language, difficulties with speech production or stammering/ stuttering) can refer themselves directly to our service by contacting us. Alternatively, they may see their GP or health professional and ask for this referral to be made for them.

Adults with Voice Difficulties

All individuals who wish to be seen for a voice assessment must initially be seen by the Ear, Nose and Throat Department. Referral to the Ear, Nose and Throat Department can be arranged by your GP if appropriate. We are unable to offer an appointment for voice assessment without information from the Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist with details of the appearance and function of your voice box. Without this information, we are unable to develop a therapy plan to support your difficulties.

Adults with Swallowing Difficulties

Referrals for swallowing assessments must be made in writing. We accept referrals from GPs, Hospital Consultants, Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals. Care and Nursing homes are required to contact the GP for referral.

You may be contacted before an appointment is offered for assessment to discuss any specific requirements. An appointment time, date and location would then be confirmed by telephone and/or by letter.

Waiting Times for Our Service

Referrals to our service are prioritised based on urgency and risks to the patient.

For information or referrals, please contact us at:

Adult Speech and Language Therapy Services Bourne Health Clinic St Gilbert's Road Bourne PE10 9XA

Telephone: 01778 426149

Email: [email protected]

What can I expect on my first appointment?​

The nature of your first appointment will depend on your reason for referral to us. You may have been referred for a swallowing assessment, communication assessment, or for both.

• Your initial appointment will be organised via phone and/or letter.
• This first appointment may take up to one hour.
• Your first appointment may be in a community clinic or hospital outpatient department. Where appropriate, the service will provide home visits for those patients whose condition prevents them travelling to clinics.
• You are welcome to have a friend or family member present with you during your assessment if you think that this would help.
• During this appointment, the speech and language therapist will ask you some questions about your medical history and the difficulties you are having.
• If you have communication difficulties, you may be asked to complete some assessment tasks so the speech and language therapist can see what help you may need.
• If you have swallowing difficulties, the therapist may ask you to have something to eat or drink so they can assess your swallowing. You do not need to fast for this assessment.
• There will be plenty of time for you to ask questions.

Once you have been seen, the speech and language therapist will discuss what advice or support might be needed to manage your communication or swallowing difficulties. You will then both agree on a management plan. The therapist will also send a written report to the person who referred you to the service explaining the outcome of the assessment.

Where appropriate, you will be offered a period of speech and language therapy to work on your communication or to support you with your swallowing difficulties. Alternatively, if therapy is not appropriate, you may be given advice and discharged from the service, and/ or referred on to another service

Cancelling or changing appointments

If you need to change or cancel an appointment please tell us as soon as possible so that we can offer your appointment to another person. Please note, if you fail to attend your appointment without letting us know, you may be discharged from the service without an assessment.

Other sources of information:

• Stroke Association , 0303 3033 100
• Headway – Brain Injury Association , 0808 800 2244
• Multiple Sclerosis Society , 0808 800 8000
• Parkinson’s UK , 0808 800 0303
• Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association , 0300 0110 122
• Motor Neurone Disease Association , 01604 250 505
• Alzheimer’s Society , 0300 222 1122
• Macmillan Cancer Support , 0808 808 0000
• British Stammering Association , 020 8983 1003
• British Voice Association , 0300 123 2773
• Dysphagia , 01928 533 533
• Dysphagia (NHS website)
• Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists , 020 7378 1200
• Association of Speech and Language Therapists , 01494 488 306
• Health and Care Professions Council , 0300 500 6184

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Speech Language Therapy encompasses the full range of human communication and its disorders. Speech Language Pathologists (SLP’s) evaluate and treat speech, language and swallowing disorders in people of all ages in an effort to improve functional living. Speech Therapy is often warranted in individuals who experience any of the following conditions:

• Head Trauma
• Recurrent Pneumonia (may be due to aspiration)
• Generalized Weakness
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Dysphagia (swallowing difficulty)
• Speech Delays
• Speech Impediments

Many other diagnoses exist for which speech language therapy treatment is appropriate and beneficial. Some areas in which we specialize include Vital Stim, Speak Loud and modified Barium Swallow Tests. Please, contact our department to speak with a therapist about any questions or concerns related to you or your loved one’s therapy needs 618-283-5548 .

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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Barkley Speech Language and Hearing Clinic provides services for individuals with speech, language, hearing and balance impairments. Clinic providers serve all ages and address a broad range of disorders. Services are provided by licensed and ASHA-certified speech-language pathology and audiology faculty members and graduate student clinicians in our speech-language pathology and audiology training programs.

Schedule an Appointment

Call the Clinic at 402-472-2071 .

Address: 102 Barkley Memorial Center 4075 East Campus Loop South PO Box 830731 Lincoln NE 68583-0738 Fax: 402-472-3814

Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Our team of certified audiologists and graduate student clinicians provide the following services for patients of all ages:

• Comprehensive hearing evaluations
• Hearing aid selection and fitting
• Cochlear implants
• Infant hearing testing (OAE and ABR)
• Comprehensive evaluations for dizziness or imbalance
• Treatment for BPPV

The Clinic bills Medicaid, Medicare, or your insurance provider for covered services related to hearing and balance services.

For questions about your bill, please call 402-472-2068 .

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities or employment.

Support services are available to students with disabilities.

Specialty Programs

• At-Home Speech-Language Activities and Resources
• Aphasia Community Partners
• Parkinson Voice Project
• UNL-Tabitha Memory Workshop

Our team of certified speech-language pathologists and graduate student clinicians provide speech and language evaluations for clients of all ages. In addition, we provide speech or language intervention for individuals with a diagnosis of or challenges related to the following:

• Aural rehabilitation
• Brain injury
• Complex communication challenges (AAC)
• English language learning / accent modification
• Fluency disorders (stuttering)
• Gender diverse communication services
• Intellectual disabilities
• Language-literacy challenges
• Memory loss
• Motor speech disorders (e.g., apraxia)
• Phonological / articulation disorders
• Voice disorders

Clients may be seen for evaluation and therapy at off-campus sites by arrangement.

The Clinic bills Medicare and Medicaid, but does not bill other private insurers for speech or language services.

• Payment for speech evaluation is due on the day of service.
• Payment for speech therapy will be billed at the end of each month; payable immediately upon receipt.
• Payment for any balance is due in full by the end of each semester or summer session.

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April charroin patient care associate, lauren cochran medical billing & insurance associate, margarita protopopov audiology assistant, hearing & balance clinic, kelly pritchett, au.d., ccc-a associate professor of practice clinic coordinator, tessa boesiger, au.d., ccc-a assistant professor of practice, hannah ditmars, au.d., ccc-a associate professor of practice, stacie ray, au.d., ccc-a professor of practice, emily wakefield, au.d., ccc-a assistant professor of practice, speech & language clinic, kristy weissling, slp.d., ccc-slp professor of practice clinic coordinator, katie brennan, m.s., ccc-slp lecturer, alicia davis, m.s., ccc-slp lecturer, beth dinneen, m.s., ccc-slp lecturer, judy harvey, ph.d., ccc-slp associate professor of practice, jessie kohn, m.s., ccc-slp lecturer, adrienne pitt, ph.d., ccc-slp assistant professor of practice, alyssa schmidt, m.s., ccc-slp lecturer, nikki scott, m.s., ccc-slp lecturer.

As a self-pay or commercially insured patient, you are entitled to a good faith estimate, which outlines the potential costs associated with your evaluation and treatment in our office. The information provided in these estimates, and any subsequent estimates is only an estimate and actual items, services, and charges may be different. Click the link for the service(s) you expect to receive to view the good faith estimate for that service.

Hearing and Balance Services

• ABR Screening – ABR Screening (0-1 month) | ABR Screening (telephone)
• Cochlear Implants – Candidacy | Activation | Follow-Up | Problem
• Hearing Evaluations – Auditory Evaluation | ABR (0-3 months) | Infant (3-6 months) | VRA (6 months-3 years) | CPA (3-5 years)
• Re-Evaluations – Re-Evaluation | Re-Evaluation ABR (0-3 months) | Re-Evaluation Infant (3-6 months) | Re-Evaluation VRA (6 months-3 years) | Re-Evaluation CPA (3-5 years) | Re-Evaluation + Consultation (Monaural) | Re-Evaluation + Consultation (Binaural) | Re-Evaluation + Hearing Aid Check (Monaural) | Re-Evaluation + Hearing Aid Check (Binaural)
• Hearing Aids – Consultation | Impressions | Fitting (Monaural) | Fitting (Binaural) | Pick-Up Earmold | Check (Monaural) | Check (Binaural) | Problem (Monaural) | Problem (Binaural) | Pick-Up Repair (Monaural) | Pick-Up Repair (Binaural)
• Vestibular Services – Evaluation | Treatment

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• Comprehensive Evaluation
• Individual Speech Therapy
• Group Speech Therapy
• Evaluation of Speech Sound Production
• Evaluation of Speech Fluency
• Analysis of Voice and Resonance

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MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-registration)

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January 2025

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Course overview.

Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) is a growing profession which offers a range of career options; from working with children, adults, people with learning disabilities, and in education and healthcare settings such as hospitals, schools, clinics, in the community, and in people's own homes.

Those who access SLT services may have speech, language, communication, or eating and swallowing needs related to childhood development, learning disabilities, or may have acquired a difficulty in relation to a condition (such as stroke, brain injury, neurological condition, hearing impairment, dementia or mental health).

This programme offers the opportunity for graduates to fast track beyond their first degree into rewarding professional careers. A range of learning opportunities are supported by academic team in the University, in partnership with Speech and Language Therapists in practice settings.

As well as self directed study and assignments, learners will access teaching within their own cohort on campus and online. Our aim is to develop confident, reflective, and resilient professionals who are able to apply their theoretical knowledge flexibly to meet the unique needs of individuals and their families or carers.

The interprofessional components of the course aim to develop skilled and compassionate practitioners who have the confidence to promote professional, social, and political change in health and social care. Collaborative working with peers from a variety of disciplines promotes teamwork, and an application of research skills in the transformation of health and social care services.

In practice settings, a series of placements in local Speech and Language Therapy services, where each learner under the supervision of a registered SLT learns to practice the clinical and professional skills. Successful completion of this programme provides eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The programme is based upon the guidance of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency for Speech and Language Therapists.

Why Choose Lincoln

Guest lecturers with specialist skills and experience

A focus on theoretical knowledge, understanding, and practical experience

Teaching led by registered Speech and Language Therapists

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Undertake research in a specialist area

How You Study

The two year programme is full time and delivered via blended learning methods including self directed learning, face-to-face teaching, practical, and simulated, as well as practice learning undertaken on placements.

Students typically spend Mondays and Tuesdays undertaking self-directed and guided study linked to current modules and placements. Teaching is then expected to take place on Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays.

Timetables may be adjusted when you are on placement.

• Foundation Year
• Second Year
• Master's Level
• Doctoral Level

† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.

We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. In addition to the information provided on this course page, our What You Need to Know page offers explanations on key topics including programme validation/revalidation, additional costs, contact hours, and our return to face-to-face teaching.

Each student will undertake at least 525 hours practice learning, where they will be placed into local services developing their clinical and professional skills in different healthcare and education settings, working with children and adults who have speech, language, communication and eating and swallowing needs. Students will be supported by a registered Speech and Language Therapist (Practice Educator) and a tutor from the University.

Students will be required to travel to various locations as part of the placement and uniforms are provided. Although a full driving license and means of transportation will be beneficial, they are not essential. Students are responsible for all placement-related travel costs, you  may be eligible for reimbursement of some of these costs , further information on this is available on the   NHS website.

Accreditations

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

This programme is accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). This means the planned design of the course curriculum meets the gold standard for pre-registration speech and language therapy programmes. Students will be encouraged to become an RCSLT member, which is free of charge to students and provides a wealth of resources and networks to support their development as trainee speech and language therapists.

Health and Care Professions Council

This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Successful completion of this programme will provide graduates with the eligibility to apply to register with the Health and Care Professionals Council.

How you are assessed

A wide range of assessment methods are used through the course, which have been specifically designed to provide further learning opportunities for students, and to allow them to demonstrate skills which will be required in their career as speech and language therapists. These may include: written reports, practical skills tests, presentations, portfolio development, and case studies.

Career Development

Postgraduate study is an investment in yourself and your future. It can help you to further or completely change your career, develop your knowledge, enhance your salary, or even prepare you to start your own business. Graduates of this programme have excellent opportunities to pursue a rewarding career as a Speech and Language therapist upon successful application to the Health and Care Professions Council for registration.   As Speech and Language therapy is a shortage profession in the UK and graduates have excellent opportunities to apply for positions in NHS, local authorities, independent practice, and the not-for-profit sector, both locally and nationally.  

Why Postgraduate Study?

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The Community and Health Research Unit (CaHRU) is the research centre for the School of Health and Social Care. CaHRU conducts world-leading interdisciplinary research with service users, health service professionals, and organisations to increase health and wellbeing across the health, social, and third sector care services.

How to Apply

Postgraduate Application Support

Applying for a postgraduate programme at Lincoln is easy. Find out more about the application process and what you'll need to complete on our How to Apply page. Here, you'll also be able to find out more about the entry requirements we accept and how to contact us for dedicated support during the process.

Entry Requirements 2024-25

Entry requirements.

Please note that this programme is able to offer places to up to five International applicants for the January 2025 intake.

A 2:2 degree in a related subject such as biological or medical science, psychology, linguistics, English language, health and social care, or child development.

A first degree in any subject with experience of working in a speech and language therapy service, or in any healthcare, social care or education setting where people with speech, language, and communication difficulties are supported.

Applicants should also be able to describe their experiences of: -working with or observing adults and/or children with speech, language and communication needs or -their understanding of the full range of the speech, language and communication difficulties and the ways in which these impact the lives of adults and children and their families.

Entry to the programme is subject to an interview, which is underpinned by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Professional Standards.

Other requirements include:

- Satisfactory completion of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a check of all cautions and warnings as well as convictions, before their place on the course is confirmed. Note that the University will pay the costs of this check directly on your behalf.

- Be able to communicate in English to the standard equivalent to Level 8 of the International English Language Testing system, with no element below 7.5. The requirement is stricter for speech and language therapists than for all other HCPC professions, as communication in English is a core professional skills (standard 14.20, Standards of Proficiency for Speech and Language Therapists).

Applicants with disabilities:

We take seriously our obligation to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all students with disabilities can successfully complete their studies. All applicants will be assessed on the basis of the criteria outlined here regardless of any disability. If you declare a disability we will invite you to work with us to explore how best we can support your studies.

Other information:

You must declare all spent and unspent criminal convictions including (but not limited to) cautions, reprimands, final warnings, bind over orders or similar and details of any minor offences, fixed penalty notices, penalty notices for disorder, ASBOs or VOOs.

Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service . If you would like further information about entry requirements, or would like to discuss whether the qualifications you are currently studying are acceptable, please contact the admissions team on 01522 886097, or email [email protected].

Applicants are interviewed online in groups of up to six, where they are expected to answer questions and engage in discussions. Prior to the interview, preparatory reading will be shared for the discussion activity.

Course Fees

You will need to have funding in place for your studies before you arrive at the University. Our fees vary depending on the course, mode of study, and whether you are a UK or international student. You can view the breakdown of fees for this programme below.

The University offers a range of merit-based, subject-specific, and country-focused scholarships for UK and international students. To help support students from outside of the UK, we offer a number of international scholarships which range from £1,000 up to the value of 50 per cent of tuition fees. For full details and information about eligibility, visit our scholarships and bursaries pages .

Funding Your Study

Postgraduate Funding Options

Find out more about the optional available to support your postgraduate study, from Master's Loans to scholarship opportunities. You can also find out more about how to pay your fees and access support from our helpful advisors.

Academic Contact

For more information about this course, please contact the Programme Leader by emailing [email protected] . 

Postgraduate Events

To get a real feel for what it is like to study at the University of Lincoln, we hold a number of dedicated postgraduate events and activities throughout the year for you to take part in.

Prioritising Face-to-Face Teaching

At the University of Lincoln, we strive to ensure our students’ experience is engaging, supportive, and academically challenging. Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, we have adapted to Government guidance to keep our students, staff, and community safe. All remaining Covid-19 legal restrictions in England were lifted in February 2022 under the Government’s Plan for Living with Covid-19, and we have embraced a safe return to in-person teaching on campus. Where appropriate, face-to-face teaching is enhanced by the use of digital tools and technology and may be complemented by online opportunities where these support learning outcomes.

We are fully prepared to adapt our plans if changes in Government guidance make this necessary, and we will endeavour to keep current and prospective students informed. For more information about how we are working to keep our community safe, please visit our coronavirus web pages .

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What do children’s speech and language therapists do.

Speech and language therapists work in partnership with you and your child, as well as any other professional involved in their care, to enable them to reach communication potential. Our goal is to work closely with your family and educational staff so you understand your child’s needs, empowering you to be able to support and enable you and your child to achieve their best.

Speech and language therapists support children with children with a variety of needs. This includes children who have:

• difficulties understanding what is being said
• difficulties with vocabulary or putting words together
• unclear speech
• difficulty paying attention or listening to what has been said
• difficulty communicating with others
• difficulties with the mechanics of chewing and swallowing
• a hearing impairment
• a cleft lip and/or palate
• a stammer/stutter (these words mean the same thing)

Who can refer to children’s speech and language therapy?

Children’s speech and language therapy have an open referral system. This means that we accept referrals from any source including from parents, health visitors, pre-schools, nurseries, mainstream and special schools, paediatricians and GPs.  

Please  click on this link to refer your child into the service, you will then receive a telephone call from a speech and language therapist to discuss your concerns further and organise an assessment as appropriate.

Does my child need to be referred to children's speech and language therapy?

If you feel your child has difficulties in one or more areas of their speech, language or communication, you may wish to use talking point’s progress checker to check the progress of your child’s communication development. Alternatively, if your child attends nursery or school, you may wish to discuss your concerns with them. Nurseries and schools have access to checklists and activities to support your child.

Please note that if your child is having difficulties with chewing and/or swallowing or has started to stammer then a referral should be made as soon as possible to ensure the correct advice is given to you. Click here to refer your child to the speech and language therapy team.

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Speech therapy .

Speech Language Pathologists provide care to individuals who have problems with communication (speaking and understanding), thinking, and swallowing.  SLP’s work to assess, diagnose, and treat these issues in individuals of all ages.

Speech/language and swallowing difficulties may occur as a delay in development during childhood or may be associated with a developmental disorder.  In adults, they may occur as a result of stroke, head injury, head/neck cancer, neurological disease, or the aging process.

Traditional speech therapy services include: articulation and motor speech therapy, language development and language rehabilitation, word finding, voice therapy, and cognitive retraining.

In addition to traditional speech therapy, our speech pathologists provide the following skilled treatments:

Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing Therapy

Pediatric feeding therapy is a specialized therapy that focuses on challenges related to eating, swallowing, and feeding in children. Infants and children may experience difficulty with breast and/or bottle feeding, drinking liquids, and eating solid foods. 

Our team of Speech Language Pathologists has advanced training in feeding issues such as suck/swallow/breathe incoordination in infants, oral aversions, sensory difficulties, and motor coordination problems. Through play based and other age appropriate approaches, speech language pathologists can improve development of these skills in infants and children. We provide:

• Feeding Evaluations for Breast & Bottle Fed Infants
• Pediatric feeding evaluations for oral motor skills and picky eating/oral aversions
• Infant & pediatric video fluoroscopic swallow studies
• Oral motor based feeding therapy
• Sensory based feeding therapy

Swallowing Therapy

Swallowing therapy focuses on evaluation and treatment difficulties related to swallowing, including difficulty chewing and manipulating foods, choking, and aspiration. Speech language pathologists develop treatment plans with exercises and strategies to improve muscle strength, coordination, and swallowing function. The goal is to improve safety and skills in swallowing to ensure individuals can consume food and liquids with a minimal risk for choking and/or aspiration.

Our speech language pathologists provide:

• Clinical swallow evaluations
• Diet consistency recommendations
• Video fluoroscopic swallow studies
• Individually based treatment plans to improve safety

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Speech and Language Therapy in Ruidoso at Lincoln County Medical Center

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Presbyterian’s speech and language therapists help patients regain or improve their communication skills, speech production, thinking abilities, voice and swallowing. These impairments may be a result of a developmental delay, brain injury, concussion, neurological disease, cancer, or the effects of an illness or other injury. This program requires a physician referral. Once referred into the program, your speech language therapist will develop a personalized treatment plan and home program. Our team can assess and treat a variety of speech-related disorders.

Rehabilitation Services at Lincoln County Medical Center provides a range of speech and language therapy treatments to assist patients with vocal cord, swallowing and speech problems. Additionally, this location can perform video fluoroscopy studies for diagnostic testing.

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