Refer to the MPC
The Michael Palin Centre provides a number of different routes to speech and language therapy services. The options available will depend upon age, location and whether or not the assessment will be funded.
Can parents, young people or adults refer directly to the Michael Palin Centre? Yes, in the following cases:
1. Children and young people up to 18;11 who live or go to school in Camden or Islington and children aged 7 to 18;11 years who live or go to school in Newham can refer here.
2. Adults who stammer and live in Camden or Islington can refer here.
3. If you are interested in group therapy for children (aged 10;00-14;11) or young people (aged 15-19): Refer here if you live in Camden, Islington or Newham. Refer here if you live elsewhere in the UK. Refer here if you live overseas.
Next Group Dates: Children’s Group – a 1-week course on either 7th to 11th April 2025 or 27 to 31st October 2025, including 4 group follow up days. Young People’s Summer Group – a 2-week course on 21st July to 1st August 2025, including 4 group follow up days.
4. Private (self-funded) assessment and therapy (includes non-UK residents). Any family or adult can choose to have a private assessment and therapy. If you live outside the UK this is your only option. Parents you can refer your child here. Adults you can self-refer here.
5. A child who has an NHS Speech and Language Therapist who supports the referral. Parents or NHS Speech and Language Therapist can refer here.
6. A child who has an independent (private) Speech and Language Therapist who supports the referral. Parents or therapist can refer here.
If none of the above applies to you or you are having trouble with getting some help for your child via your local service or GP, please call our helpline on 020 3316 8100. Please note when you make a referral, please check your emails (including your Junk folder) for emails from us.
Referral Options
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Refer my child (Camden or Islington resident – all ages; Newham resident – 7 to 18 years) -
Refer a child who has an NHS SLT -
Refer a child who has an independent (private) SLT -
GP referrals -
Refer my child for a private assessment (includes non-UK residents) -
Refer myself (adults in Camden and Islington) -
Refer myself (adults living elsewhere in London or the UK)
If you are having trouble with getting some help for your child via your local service or GP, please call our helpline on 020 3316 8100. Please note when you make a referral, please check your emails (including your Junk folder) for emails from us.
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Our Helpline, 020 3316 8100, is open during office hours (9am-5pm) and voicemail messages can be left when the office is closed.
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