My son was referred to Speech and Language Services in June 2022 due to delayed speech. He has not yet received any input from Speech and Language Services, the last update I received approximately two weeks ago when I called was that referrals from March 2022 were being dealt with and no timescale could be offered for him being assessed despite me offering to travel to any clinic with him.
He also has issues with his hearing (he is currently attending audiology) and was referred to ENT in April 2023 via his GP and then by audiology due to issues with his ears and throat. I was advised in July 2023 that there was a 36 week waiting list for an initial ENT consultation, He has now waited over 36 weeks and there has been no contact from ENT.
I delayed my sons school start last year in the hope he would have been assessed and treated by both ENT and Speech and Language services. I appreciate that services are struggling and are very stretched however I am very disappointed at the time he has waited and without very little update from either department.
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About: Children's Specialist Health Services / Children's Speech & Language Therapy Children's Specialist Health Services Children's Speech & Language Therapy G67 1DZ University Hospital Wishaw / Ear, Nose & Throat University Hospital Wishaw Ear, Nose & Throat ML2 0DP
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