Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and the crucial role of speech and language therapy

Up to two children in every classroom of 30 will have developmental language disorder yet it is probably one of the most common childhood conditions that is never heard of. 

Tracey Corbett, highly specialist speech and language therapist from the Trust, explains more about DLD and the crucial role speech and language therapy plays in diagnosing and managing the condition.

World Mental Health Day: ‘There is hope and where there’s hope you can find help’

World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is globally recognised on October 10^th every year, with the aim of raising awareness of mental health difficulties and sustaining efforts to support mental health.

The theme this year is suicide prevention, enabling people who have experienced suicidal thoughts to share their story in the hopes of spreading awareness and destigmatising mental health issues.

Service user, Debbie, has decided to share her experiences, in the hope that someone experiencing similar difficulties, would read her story and feel as though they are able to get better.

She really wants readers who may be suffering to understand that ‘it can change, and the pain does become bearable and easier to manage.’