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Speech & Language Therapy
Drop-in Advice Clinics
For Children & Families living in Renfrewshire

The Drop-in Clinic is a session for parents/carers who want advice about their child’s speech and/or language development. You will have the opportunity to discuss your child’s development with a Speech and Language Therapist. We can give you advice and ideas on how to help your child’s speech and language development.
Your health visitor, GP or your child’s nursery/school may recommend that you visit a drop in clinic. They are open to families who live in Renfrewshire.
You need to book an appointment to access the Drop- In Clinics.
To book an appointment, please call the Speech and Language Therapy Drop-in booking line on a Wednesday morning between 10-12 am on 0141 314 4604.
There are both Digital and Face to Face appointments available at a range of times.
The Face to Face appointments are offered in Aranthrue Clinic, Renfrew Health & Social Work Centre, Johnstone Health Centre and Erskine Health Centre.
You can attend any session with your child, no matter where you live in Renfrewshire.

Speech & Language Therapy Department

We would be grateful if all parents/carer could take the time to complete the questionnaire in the link below .

EY Parent/ Carer- https://forms.office.com/r/EbsT3q0P6j

Thanks

Hi Everyone

Staffing update below:

Laura Critchel  

Congratulations to Laura who has secured a temporary Early Learning & Childcare Officer post within the authority. Laura, in her role as Support Worker, has provided support to all our children during their lunch sessions. We all wish Laura well in her new position.

Nicola Anderson  

Congratulations to Nicola who will be moving to Kirklandneuk ELCC as Acting Head of Centre. Nicola’s last day will be Friday 10 February. Nicola, as Depute, has managed the ELCC for almost three years and in that time has supported staff, children and families through many changes. Good luck in your new post Nicola!

Annemarie Ferguson  

Annemarie has chosen to retire early. Annemarie’s final shift will be on Wednesday 8 February. Annemarie has worked with our children and families for over seven years and in that time has supported many, many children in their learning and development. We will all miss Annemarie but wish her every happiness in her retirement. A warm welcome to Annemarie Hemphill who has started as a Support Worker this week in a temporary capacity. Annemarie will support the children over the lunch period.

We will be on hand to support our children and families through the changes and we will update you with further information as these posts are filled.

Day 2 of our sibling day. Another successful visit to our nursery from our family members at Williamsburgh Primary. 

Today we had a visit from some of our Brothers and Sisters from Williamsburgh Primary School to our ELCC. We had an opportunity to show them our favourite things to do, work together  and share our ideas and create new experiences. A great time was had by  all and we look forward to doing it again. 

Nursery applications for the school year 2023 to 2024 start from August 2023 and you can apply now. Please find the link below which will take you to Renfrewshire Council’s online application.

https://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/9741/Apply-for-a-free-nursery-or-childcare-place

If your child already has a childcare place, you do not need to do anything. If you have any questions or need any help please don’t hesitate to give us a call.