A survey of aphasia services in the United Kingdom.
A survey of the service available, in speech and language therapy departments, to adults with aphasia revealed that many districts in the United Kingdom are unable to fulfil the professional recommendations for the care of aphasic clients. Although individual 'good practice' criteria could be satisfied, only a minority of districts were able to provide a comprehensive service. Levels of staffing for the adult neurological caseload are variable and even, at best, hinder therapists in delivering the recommended standard of management to aphasic clients and their carers.
Jordanhill College, Glasgow, UK.
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Le May
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Lendrem
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McGuirk
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D001037:Aphasia / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007808:Language Therapy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013070:Speech Therapy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006113:United Kingdom; D000078329:Workforce