We currently offer sessions for people with aphasia (language difficulties following brain injury such as stroke), primary progressive aphasia (language-led dementia), and adults with developmental language disorder. Each of our services combines evidence-based practice with innovative approaches. We are based in the university department and are not part of the NHS, although we work closely with colleagues in the NHS and other organisations. All our sessions are free of charge.
You can find information about each of our current services via the links below, including how to make a referral/sign up.
Progressive Aphasia Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
This clinic provides speech and language therapy for people with communication difficulties associated with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and other overlapping conditions.
Creative Language in Aphasia (CLIA)
This is a therapy programme for people with aphasia who want to develop their language and communication skills. It involves 1:1, group and project work based around everyday creative activities.
Intensive Conversation Groups
Two different types of intensive Better Conversations training, for (1) people with primary progressive aphasia; (2) people with aphasia after stroke. A partner (spouse, family, friend) also attends.
Adult DLD Assessment Service (ADAS)
This is a free clinic, providing assessment and diagnosis for adults with suspected Developmental Language Disorder. DLD is a common, lifelong neurodevelopmental condition.
Aphasia New Music Group
A collaboration between people with aphasia, family members, musicians, and speech and language therapists. The group works together to write and perform original songs.
Research in the clinic
A variety of teams at UCL carry out studies of communication difficulties, their impact and remediation. People with communication difficulties can volunteer to take part.
News
You can keep up to date with the clinic’s activities via Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/clinicucl.bsky.social
Our contact details are:
UCL Communication Clinic, Chandler House, 2 Wakefield Street, London, WC1N 1PF
Email: communicationclinic@ucl.ac.uk
Telephone: 020 7679 4239
The nearest tube stations are Russell Square and King's Cross.