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Specialist help and advice
The type of specialist help and advice provided may be:
- Further investigation into the nature and presentation of the aphasia
- Participation in more detailed and in-depth assessments of language
- Discussion of therapy programmes and management options
- Participation in therapy programmes
- Discussion of opportunities for participation in research
The clinic is a partnership between the neurology service, National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust and UCL.
Referral criteria
Anyone with aphasia can be referred to the clinic (including people with progressive aphasia). People referred may be currently receiving local SLT intervention, including assessment, advice and therapy and it should be anticipated that this would continue. Reasons for referral to the clinic could include:
- Advice on more in-depth assessments, particularly in areas where standardised materials are not available
- Further investigations to establish the nature of the underlying language impairment
- Advice on alternative therapy interventions
- Suitability for the person with aphasia to take part in a research project
Referral process
Referral for the initial clinic appointment, will need to be processed electronically by the patient’s GP or hospital consultant.
To book patients via the eRS system into the Aphasia Clinic at 'The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square' please select the following options below:
- National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery (NHNN)
- Outpatient Services
- Rehabilitation
- Neuro- rehabilitation
- Aphasia Clinic
Please do not hesitate to contact Deepali, should you require any more information.
Clients may be required to attend more than one appointment or be seen on a review system, as appropriate. In addition, some clients may be invited to participate in research projects at UCL.
Responsibility for care
The Specialist NHS Aphasia Clinic is primarily an advisory and support service. In certain cases it will provide on-going intervention. Further medical investigation and management of any neurological symptoms will be formally discussed with Prof Leff.
All clients remain under the care of the referring SLT for the duration of the clinic team's involvement in their care. The clinic team are keen to promote partnership working with the referring SLT, particularly where further assessment and therapy options are recommended. The nature of the clinic team's ongoing involvement with a client will be discussed at the outcome meeting.