Therapy Services in West Cork

Occupational Therapy
These services are provided to people who through illness or disability are in need of support or changes to their lifestyle. Occupational Therapists can advise on any changes that may be needed in the home to support a person with special needs, and on activities that will help a person to regain their independence.

Primary Care Occupational Therapy Children Phone: (028) 40558

Please visit Occupational Therapy for children, young people and adults Cork Kerry Primary Care for details on the service and how to refer.

Physiotherapy
Community Physiotherapy services are provided from the Local Health Office, helping people who have suffered an injury or illness to regain their health or mobility through exercise and movement. Tel: (028) 40595

Speech and Language Therapy

What is the Primary Care Speech & Language Therapy service?      

The primary care speech & language therapy (SLT) service is available to children and adults living in the West Cork area who have developmental or acquired speech, language, voice and /or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.

If a referral does not appear to be appropriate for primary care SLT services, the referrer/parent/carer/client will be contacted by an SLT and requested to provide further details. A referral to a more appropriate service may need to be discussed and recommended.

How do I make a referral for a child?

All referrals to Primary Care Speech and Language Therapy can now be made using the Children's Services Referral Form below. This can be completed electronically by typing into the document or alternatively it can be printed and completed by hand/writing into the form.

Please also complete the Additional Information Form corresponding to your child's age. Once complete the Children’s Services Referral form and the Additional Information Form can be forwarded by email or by post.

Please find the Children’s Service Referral Form, Cork & Kerry Community Healthcare Network - Contact Details (PDF, size 312.4 KB, 2 pages)

Childrens Service Referral Form (PDF, size 103.5 KB, 11 pages)

Additional information forms corresponding to your child's age

How do I make a referral for an adult?

Please return the completed form by post to: Speech & Language Therapy Department, Coolnagarrane, Skibbereen, Cork

If you have any referral queries, please phone: 028 40433

SLT clinics are held in the following locations: Skibbereen, Dunmanway, Bantry, Castletownbere, Clonakilty, Schull