SLT (Speech and Language Therapist)
What it means
The UK title for a regulated health professional who assesses and supports speech, language, communication, eating, drinking, and swallowing needs. The role broadly corresponds to a speech-language pathologist, but education, registration, and scope rules depend on the country.
Term details
Category: therapy
Regional use: uk
Last source check: July 28, 2026
Source
Check this definition against rcslt.org. Open the source before making health, education, funding, or legal decisions because guidance can change.
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