Speech-language therapy — Tairāwhiti
The speech-language therapy department provides inpatient and outpatient services for people in Tairāwhiti who have difficulty communicating and/or swallowing.
Contact us
To contact the speech-language therapy department:
- phone: 06 869 0500 (extension 8224)
- email: speech.therapy@tdh.org.nz
Where to find us
The speech-language therapy department is at:
Community Shared Services
Ground floor
Gisborne Hospital
421 Ormond Road
We also provide telehealth services when appropriate.
Gisborne Hospital map
Services we provide
The speech-language therapy department works with people to support them with communication, swallowing or both. Speech-language therapy can involve:
- assessment and diagnosis
- rehabilitation services
- education and advice on using supportive strategies.
Common conditions that we can help with include:
- difficulty with language (aphasia/dysphasia)
- difficulty with speech (dysarthria)
- voice changes (dysphonia)
- difficulties swallowing (dysphagia)
- chronic cough and airway disorders
- gender affirming voice
- stuttering (dysfluency).
For children who have difficulty swallowing or communicating, see:
Concerned about your child's communication or speech development? — KidsHealth
Referral information
We accept referrals from most healthcare providers and you can also contact us directly via phone or email.