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Scotland Faces 370-Therapist Shortage, Children Wait Years for Help

6/23/2025

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Scotland is grappling with a critical shortage of speech and language therapists, with a staggering deficit of 370 professionals. Alarmingly, more than half of children are left waiting over 18 weeks for vital support, and some endure waits of up to three years. Parents are increasingly worried about their children's communication challenges, highlighting an urgent need for action.

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Story summary

Scotland is grappling with a critical shortage of speech and language therapists, with a staggering deficit of 370 professionals. Alarmingly, more than half of children are left waiting over 18 weeks for vital support, and some endure waits of up to three years. Parents are increasingly worried about their children's communication challenges, highlighting an urgent need for action.