In 2006, Cerebra began a pilot scheme to help parents of children with brain related conditions access speech therapy for their child. As the pilot was successful and proved very popular, we have continued the project.
To be eligible for the scheme, you must meet the following criteria:
- We will only be accepting age children 16 and under who have a neurological, brain-related condition. If they are school-age, the child must have an SEN Statement or be on School Action Plus in Wales and England, a Co-ordinated Support Plan in Scotland or be on Stage 4 or 5 in N. Ireland.
The child must not have received speech therapy in the last 6 months.
To receive a Voucher, you will need to fill out an application form.
You will need to send in a reference with your application. If your child is school age, the reference must come from the school. Otherwise it should be from a professional who works with your child (health professional, social worker, Portage worker.) The letter needs to confirm your child’s condition and recommend speech therapy. If successful, the voucher is worth up to £500 of SLT.We will be using speech and language therapists who are members of the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP). All ASLTIP therapists are certified members of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and registered with the Health Professions Council.
With the voucher, we can send you a list of ASLTIP therapists in your geographical area. You will need to contact a therapist who is able to help your child. In rural areas of the UK you may find travel time and costs to see a private therapist impractical.
The therapist must invoice Cerebra direct for payment.
If you have any questions please call Alex on 0800 328 1159 or e-mail alex@cerebra.org.uk.
