
Children’s Feeding and Swallowing – South Essex
Our children’s feeding and swallowing team provides a coordinated and multidisciplinary service for babies and children with feeding and swallowing difficulties
Who the service provides for
Children under the age of 16 [under 19 with a statement of special educational needs] where there is concern regarding
– Safety of swallowing
– Problems with sucking or chewing
– Sensory feeding difficulties
– Problems positioning for feeding
– Growth and nutrition
These difficulties may be associated with any congenital, development or acquired diagnosis
Phone number
01268 760252Operational locations
- Basildon
- Brentwood
- Thurrock
Address
Franklins Way Surgery
2 Franklins Way
Wickford
SS11 8AU