Information for patients from Speech and Language – Head and Neck Service Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your therapist but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you … Read More
Head and Neck Services
Information for Users of Voice Prostheses (Voice Valves) Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your voice prosthesis. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your healthcare professional but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it … Read More
Taste changes
Information on managing taste changes following chemo radiotherapy to the head and/or neck Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about taste changes following chemotherapy or radiotherapy to the head and/or neck. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your Speech and … Read More
Transoral Laser Resection of the Vocal Cords – Advice for Patients
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about transoral laser resection. Most of your questions should be answered by this advice leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More
Exercises to optimise speech and swallowing during and after radiotherapy to the head and/or neck
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require … Read More
Dysphagia (Swallowing problems)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about swallowing problems. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading this you have any concerns or require … Read More
Information on Tracheoesophageal Catheter Placement
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about how to place a tracheoesophageal catheter. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your healthcare professional but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or … Read More
Post-Covid Syndrome and your voice
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information on your problem and how it can be treated. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor or Speech and Language Therapist (SLT). If after reading it you have any concerns or questions, please talk to a member of the healthcare team. Covid-19 and … Read More
Lip Trills
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information on your problem and how it can be treated. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor or Speech and Language Therapist (SLT). If after reading it you have any concerns or questions, please talk to a member of the healthcare team. What are … Read More
Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Introduction You have been referred for a Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) to gain further information about your swallowing difficulty. What is a FEES? The FEES will be carried out by two Speech & Language Therapists (SLTs). It involves passing a small camera (a small, flexible endoscope) into one nostril and along the floor of the nose to look … Read More