You may have been working with a child or young person at the universal and targeted level and now feel that they need more specialist support. This might be through specialist/advisory teacher or you may feel they need to be assessed by a Speech and Language Therapist
Take a look at the Local Offer for your area: Blackpool Lancashire
If you are not sure if a referral is needed, or a parent/carer would simply like some advice, you could signpost to our telephone advice service. Parents/carers can be offered a 15 minute telephone consultation with a Speech and Language Therapist to discuss their concerns. If, following this discussion, it is felt that a full assessment is needed, a referral will be completed.
Parents/carers can request a telephone advice call by calling 01253 951101.
You can refer a child or young person for assessment by completing our referral form.
