Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists

RCSLT is the professional body for Speech & Language Therapists. 

Speech and language therapy provides treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, or with eating, drinking and swallowing.

Speech and language therapists (SLTs) are allied health professionals. They work with parents, carers and other professionals, such as teachers, nurses, occupational therapists and doctors. 

There are around 17,000 practising SLTs in the UK working in a variety of settings.