NHS Speech & Language Therapy Service update
On 13 July 2026, the CYPT Speech & Language Therapy Service launched updated referral guidelines and a new referral form.
The new guidance and referral form will be available to access via the Speech and Language therapy webpage from the 13th July 2026.
Children and young people's therapy referral form
The updated guidelines:
- Provide clearer information about when to refer a child or young person to Speech and Language Therapy, including age-specific referral criteria.
- Outline the universal and targeted support and advice that should be accessed before making a referral.
- Reflect the latest evidence-based practice.