NHS speech and language therapy helpline
For parents of children looking for advice or support around their child’s talking and communication or who may have concerns about their child’s speech, language or communication. A speech and language therapist is available on
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Tuesdays from 9 am to 10.30 am
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Wednesdays from 11 am to 12.30 pm
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Thursdays from 1 pm to 2.30 pm.
For more information visit the NHS Speech and Language Therapy website
07774 622 520
Let’s Talk for Little Ones online webinars
Providing information for professionals, parents and families to support children’s speech, language and communication in the early years from the NHS Lothian Speech and Language Therapy team.
Register to attend on the Let’s Talk Eventbrite page. For more information, contact the admin team
0131 537 7119
Let’s Talk Early Years website
This website provides information for professionals, parents and families to support children’s speech, language and communication in the early years of the NHS Lothian Speech and Language Therapy team.
For more information visit the NHS Lothian Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy Service on Facebook. Follow the Let’s Talk Early Years Instagram for regular advice on helping your child's communication skills.
Tiny Happy People website
Help for parents to develop their children's language skills. Explore simple activities and play ideas and find out about the development of communication skills.
For more information visit the Tiny Happy People website
Craigmillar Books for Babies - Family support at home service
Referrals can be made for families in Craigmillar with a child under four years to receive communication and language support. For more information contact:
info@craigmillarbooksforbabies.org.uk
0131 621 2621
The Speech Language Communication Company (SLCo)
The Family Support programme includes specialist workshops, one-to-one support via Teams, phone calls or home visits, and peer group sessions offering emotional and practical support. The family coach offers tailored support, information and guidance to parents and carers on children’s speech, language, and communication differences. We provide a range of quality interventions and accredited programmes, including Hanen and Living Life to the Full. The family programme network brings together parents and carers to share experiences and form a supportive local peer group.
For more information contact
07507 535 857