Access to Communication and Technology (ACT), Birmingham
ACT
WMRC
Oak Tree Lane
Selly Oak
Birmingham
B29 6JA
Contact Name: Jo Cartwright, Service Lead
Tel: 0121 466 3028 (Referrals)
Website: https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/patients-public/rehabilitation/act
Email: bchnt.accesstocommunicationandtechnology@nhs.net
Additional Email: joanne.cartwright5@nhs.net
Service Types: EC services, AAC services
Area Covered
Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and West Midlands county (Birmingham, the Black Country and Coventry)
Population Served
All ages
Scale
Currently have a target of 233 assessments per year, which includes people with need for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), environmental control (EC) and computer access i.e. not solely an AAC service.
Services Provided
Assessment provision and review of AAC. Other services provided to local teams to support the development and maintenance of care pathways such as ongoing support, training and telephone helpline. Also responsible for West Midlands Environmental Control provision.
Staffing
Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Scientists and Technologist, Technicians, Stock team, Administrators, Training Support and Rehab Assistants.
Funding
NHS England. ACT is part of Birmingham Community Health Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Permanent or Project
Permanent
Year Founded
1983
Referral Process
To make a referral or for advice about a potential referral please call 0121 466 3028 Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-4pm