SLT information for patients, carers and professionals
Information for patients and carers
Here are our guides covering advice for patients and carers on Communication and Swallowing.
Communication
- Simple strategies to help with communication (pdf)
- Strategies for improving speech intelligibility (pdf)
- Total communication strategies for carers (pdf)
- Word finding strategies (pdf)
- Signposting to other organisations to support with communication (pdf)
Swallowing
- High-risk foods (pdf)
- Tips for safe eating and drinking for carers (pdf)
- Tips for safe eating and drinking for patients (pdf)
- Dementia Dysphagia strategies for carers (pdf)
- Mealtime Log (2 sided) (pdf)
- Level 1 Slightly Thick Fluids (pdf)
- Level 2 Mildly Thick Fluids (pdf)
- Level 3 Moderately Thick Fluids (pdf)
- Level 4 Puree Diet (pdf)
- Level 5 Minced and Moist Diet (pdf)
- Level 6 Soft and Bite-Sized Diet (pdf)
- Level 7 Easy Chew Diet (pdf)
