Dysphagia (swallowing problems)

Dysphagia is where you have problems swallowing. It’s usually caused by certain medicines or another condition, such as acid reflux or a stroke.

Visit the Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy guidance for care homes.

This web page is designed for use by care / nursing home staff that are currently part of their pilot project.

It should be used to guide management of various difficulties that residents may have with their eating and drinking and direct to other services if appropriate.