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

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