GPs and other professionals
Where can my patient get help?
Children and young people
- local Speech and Language Therapy Departments will provide varying levels of support. Specialist therapists in stammering are often available to help parents of young children who stammer. Services vary for older age-groups
- The Michael Palin Centre offers a fully-funded assessment for any child or young person up to 18;11 months living anywhere in the UK. This is charitably-funded by the Stuttering Foundation. Find out how to refer to the MPC for an assessment clinic appointment
- call the MPC helpline on 020 3316 8100 if you need more information
Adults
Adults living in Camden or Islington
- self-referral or referral by GP to the MPC for 1: 1 therapy using the below form. No charge
- self-referral to the City Lit if interested in group therapy (adult education fees).
Referral form
Adults living elsewhere in the UK
- referral to the MPC for 1:1 therapy by a GP with an accompanying agreement to fund assessment and therapy if that is recommended
- self-referral to the MPC if wishing to pay privately
- self-referral to the City Lit if interested in group therapy (adult education fees)
Telephone helplines
- The British Stammering Association helpline offers confidential advice for parents, children and adults. Call 0808 802 0002
- The Michael Palin Centre helpline offers a chance to speak with, or email, a therapist. Call 020 3316 8100
GPs and other professionals
THE MICHAEL PALIN CENTER HELPLINE
Sometimes you just need someone to talk to
HELPLINE
Sometimes you just need someone to talk to
Our Helpline, 020 3316 8100, is open during office hours (9am-5pm) and voicemail messages can be left when the office is closed.
“The therapists are extremely friendly, warm and reassuring. They put us and our child very much at ease.”