West Lothian

 

West Lothian Helpline

07866 219 181

Wednesdays

2pm – 4pm

Families can contact the Helpline to discuss their child with a West Lothian Speech and Language Therapist. You will receive key strategies to support your child’s communication.

Please note, if you are concerned that your child is choking on food or liquids, please contact our team Monday – Friday on 01506 524 191 and a Speech and Language Therapist will return your call.

Let’s Talk for Little Ones

This is a 60 minute recorded webinar delivered by NHS Lothian Speech and Language Therapists. Please watch using the link below to find out how you can support your child’s communication. If you need further support, please contact your local Speech and Language Therapist.

 

Toddle In – Drop In Sessions

Families can come along to the Toddle In sessions to discuss their child’s communication with a Speech and Language Therapist and will receive key strategies to try at home. These drop in sessions are to support children from 18 months to 3 years old and are provided jointly with NHS Community Nursery Nurse and our colleagues in Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.

Parent/Carer Signalong Sessions

Signalong is a keyword signing system used to support speech, language and communication skills. Our Speech and Language Therapist is a certified Signalong Tutor who provides monthly Signalong Sessions targeting different topics to support families of children who have communication difficulties or differences. Contact your local Speech and Language Therapist to find out more and how to book your space.

Our NHS Lothian Speech and Language Therapists have created many videos demonstrating Signalong. Click on the link below to view them:

https://vimeo.com/channels/1635003

 

For further information regarding Signalong, please visit their website through the link below:

https://signalong.org.uk/