Speech and Language Therapy
No A&E Facility
Please note that the Hospital at Rye does not have an A&E facility.
If you require immediate emergency attention:
Please call 999
Appointments
NHS patients will be admitted to the ward by referral only following an assessment.
All outpatient appointments are made through referral from a healthcare professional. Please do not contact the hospital directly as we will not be able to arrange your appointment.
Opening times
Please note that due to the NHS Protected Mealtime service, no visitors can attend meal times without making a prior arrangement with the nurse in charge. Visitors can make use of the hospital reception area during meal times.
🕐 Visiting hours: 10:00 – 20:00
🕐 Lunch: 12:30 – 13.30
The Speech and Language Therapy (‘SALT’) team offer swallowing (dysphagia) assessments to patients aged 16 years or older with a wide range of neurological conditions and advise on the most appropriate consistencies and textures to ensure patients remain safe when eating and drinking. Early identification and management of dysphagia by Speech and Language Therapists improves quality of life and reduces the possibility of further medical complications and death. Improved nutrition and hydration have an impact on physical and mental wellbeing.
The SALT team offer communication assessments to the same population and can provide therapy to help maintain current communication levels to promote independence and quality of life.
For more information about this service including referral, rehabilitation and contact details please visit https://www.esht.nhs.uk/service/speech-and-language-therapy/