Placing You at the Centre of Care

Speech and Language Therapy

Supporting Communication, Swallowing and Everyday Participation

Our Speech and Language Therapists support people with difficulties affecting speech, language, communication, voice, cognition and swallowing following neurological injury or complex conditions. We work with you to understand how these difficulties affect your everyday life, identify your priorities and develop a personalised rehabilitation programme focused on the things that matter most to you.

Personalised Speech and Language Therapy

Our therapists use evidence-based assessment and intervention to understand your individual strengths and difficulties. Treatment may include 1:1 therapy, group sessions, communication strategies, functional practice, technology and education for family members, carers and other professionals.

Placing You at the Centre of Care

Hobbs Rehabilitation provides a multidisciplinary service to help ensure that every individual can reach their full potential. Discover our core multidisciplinary team or view all our services.

Clinical Neuropsychology

Emotions, thinking, behaviour and the brain

Occupational Therapy

Regain control over your life at home, work and everywhere else

Physiotherapy

Restore function and movement of joints, muscles and tendons

Speech and Language

Help with swallowing and communication difficulties

Speech & Language Services & Specialisms

Depending on your needs, speech and language therapy may form part of a wider rehabilitation programme and can include a combination of the following services and specialist interventions:

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Amputee Rehabilitation

Rebuild, adapt, and thrive following amputation or traumatic injury.
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Facial Palsy Rehabilitation

Rediscover confidence in your smile through expert-led rehabilitation for facial palsy.
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Functional Neurological Disorder Rehabilitation

Specialist rehabilitation supporting movement, function and independence.
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Intensive Rehabilitation

Increase the number of repetitions to unlock your potential with cutting-edge technology.
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Lee Silverman Voice Treatment

Evidence-based speech therapy to improve voice loudness, clarity and communication.
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Paediatric Rehabilitation

Hands-on care and cutting-edge neurotechnology for children facing the challenges of a neurological condition.

How Our Expert Team Can Assist You

Speech and language difficulties can vary widely depending on an individual’s condition and needs. We tailor treatment plans to each person, focusing on their specific goals and supporting communication, independence, and everyday participation.

Dysathria

Apraxia of speech

Aphasia/dysphasia

Communication

Voice difficulties

Swallowing

Facial weakness

Speech clarity

Word-finding

Understanding language

Communication confidence

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)

Conditions We Treat

Our service can support people with a wide range of neurological, amputee and complex conditions, including but not limited to:

What Treatment May Look Like

Treatment is tailored to your goals and may combine individual therapy, functional practice, communication strategies and technology to support progress in everyday life.

Speech and voice exercises

Language rehabilitation

Communication strategies

Swallowing rehabilitation

Functional communication practice

Cognitive-communication strategies

AAC assessment and support

Communication partner training

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Group therapy and courses

Computer-based therapy

Video-based therapy

Meet the Team

Our team is made up of highly experienced clinicians who are passionate about supporting people through their rehabilitation journey. Each member brings specialist knowledge, clinical expertise, and a patient-centred approach to their work.

Real Patients with Real Results

Our case studies present real rehabilitation outcomes from Hobbs Rehabilitation, focusing on clinical progress, treatment approaches and measurable results.

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Ricky’s Case Study

Stroke

After a left hemisphere stroke left him living with communication and cognitive difficulties, Ricky was admitted to Hobbs Rehabilitation's Laverstock Centre for specialist inpatient rehabilitation. Working with our multidisciplinary team, he developed practical strategies to improve his communication, cognitive skills and everyday independence.
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Adrian’s Case Study

Stroke

Acquired Brain Injury

Adrian is a military veteran who experienced multiple strokes in 2022. His rehabilitation at Hobbs Rehabilitation has focused on rebuilding mobility, independence, communication, and confidence in daily functional activities.
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Dan’s Case Study

Brain Injury

Brain Tumour

Dan is a young adult with a neurological brain injury following brain tumour treatment. His rehabilitation has focused on improving running, fitness, coordination, and confidence to support return to sport.

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Enquire today about any of our services or packages

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You will be contacted to determine your needs and assessment location

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Assess

Your therapist will recommend the best course of treatment

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Once you have booked you will be ready to start your treatment plan.

Ways to Access This Therapy

We provide flexible rehabilitation options tailored to your needs, goals and circumstances.

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Home-Based Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation within the home environment for individuals who require support to maximise independence.
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Inpatient Rehabilitation

Intensive, focused rehabilitation and personalised support for individuals who need continued care and therapy.
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Outpatient Rehabilitation

Specialist rehabilitation at our outpatient clinics, through individual sessions or intensive packages tailored to your goals.

Let's Get Started

We accept self-referrals and referrals from Case Managers, GPs, Consultants, medico-legal professionals, health and social care professionals and the charity sector, with this service available at the following Hobbs Rehabilitation centres:

Alternatively, call us on 01962 779796 to talk with our team or fill out our enquiry form on our contact page.

Need More Information?

Explore a range of common questions about Speech and Language therapy, and see how you may benefit from an assessment.

We encourage you to involve your partner, family or carers where appropriate, as communication and swallowing can affect the people around you. They may provide useful information about your difficulties and can be involved in learning strategies, recommendations and home activities. At times, your therapist may also need to work with you individually to understand your abilities and difficulties.

The frequency of your sessions depends on your individual difficulties, goals and rehabilitation needs. Some people attend weekly, while others may benefit from more frequent or less frequent sessions. We will agree an appropriate programme with you and may provide activities to practise between sessions. Where appropriate, more intensive rehabilitation may also be considered.

The rate of progress varies depending on factors such as your condition, the nature of your difficulties, your goals and the amount of therapy you receive. We will regularly review your goals and monitor changes over time, using this information to guide your treatment and provide honest feedback about your progress.

We will regularly review your goals and treatment programme. If progress is limited, we may consider changing the type or intensity of therapy, providing additional activities to complete at home or adjusting your goals. Where appropriate, we may also discuss other treatment approaches, research opportunities or clinical trials.

Yes. Neurotechnology can complement Speech and Language Therapy by increasing opportunities for practice and supporting specific rehabilitation goals. Depending on your needs, this may include technology for swallowing, respiratory muscle strength, speech, voice or language rehabilitation. Your therapist will recommend appropriate technology, apps or digital resources where they may benefit you.

Yes. Our Speech and Language Therapists assess and treat a wide range of communication difficulties, including speech, language, voice and cognitive-communication difficulties. They can help you develop strategies and practise skills that support communication in everyday situations.

Yes. Detailed neuropsychological cognitive assessments can help identify cognitive strengths and difficulties that may affect work. These findings can inform rehabilitation, strategies and recommendations to support a return to work or help someone manage their role more effectively.

Yes. Our therapists can assess swallowing difficulties and help identify where problems are occurring during eating and drinking. Treatment may include strategies, exercises and other appropriate interventions, alongside education and training for family members, carers and other professionals to support safe swallowing.

Speech and Language Therapy covers a wide range of difficulties, and you may come across different terms when discussing your rehabilitation:

  • Dysarthria – difficulty speaking clearly due to weakness or reduced control of the muscles used for speech.
  • Apraxia of speech – difficulty planning and coordinating the movements needed to produce speech.
  • Aphasia/dysphasia – difficulty understanding or using language, which can affect speaking, reading, writing or understanding.
  • Cognitive communication difficulties – difficulties communicating due to changes in cognitive skills such as attention, memory, processing or organisation.
  • Dysphagia – difficulty swallowing food, drinks or saliva safely.
  • Voice difficulties – changes affecting the quality, volume or reliability of your voice.
  • AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) – methods or communication aids that support or replace spoken communication.

Our Credentials

Hobbs Rehabilitation is proud to be recognised by leading organisations and professional bodies.

An Insight into Our Patient Journeys

Our rehabilitation stories highlight individual experiences of recovery at Hobbs Rehabilitation, following personal journeys, goals and milestones to show the impact of therapy beyond clinical outcomes.

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Adam’s Rehabilitation Story

Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury

Adam sustained a severe traumatic brain injury following a road traffic collision. His rehabilitation has focused on rebuilding mobility, cognitive function and confidence, with the goal of returning to football coaching.
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Ian’s Rehabilitation Story

Stroke

Acquired Brain Injury

Following a stroke, Ian’s intensive rehabilitation helped him rebuild strength, communication and independence. Through multidisciplinary support, he made significant progress towards returning home and reconnecting with the life he values.
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John’s Rehabilitation Story

Stroke

Acquired Brain Injury

Following his stroke, John’s determination and specialist rehabilitation helped him regain strength, mobility and confidence, achieving his goals of returning to exercise, cycling and meaningful family milestones.

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