Is there a specialist AAC centre in the South West itself?

Not currently — specialist AAC assessment is routed to ACE Centre in Oxford. Community SLT is available locally throughout the region.

Resources

Speech and AAC resources in South West England

South West England has strong community SLT provision but relatively few specialist AAC centres on-site — most specialist referrals go to ACE Centre (Oxford).

ACE Centre (Oxford) is the tertiary AAC service commissioned for the South West.

Local SLT runs through NHS trusts in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire.

Bristol is a regional hub for paediatric services, including at Bristol Children's Hospital.

Local services

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Paediatric specialist

Community and specialist SLT.
ACE Centre

Specialist AAC (tertiary)

Oxford-based, covers the South West.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a specialist AAC centre in the South West itself?: Not currently — specialist AAC assessment is routed to ACE Centre in Oxford. Community SLT is available locally throughout the region.

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