Hornchurch pop-up clinic · one month only
Speech and language therapy assessments in Hornchurch
Hello Hornchurch parents! I'm delighted to share that Sunshine Speech Therapy, an independent practice based in Wanstead, will be offering a limited number of speech and language therapy assessments at our one-month Hornchurch pop-up clinic.
All assessments will be conducted by me, Rajni Davegun, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, HCPC registered and a member of RCSLT and ASLTIP.
A limited number of appointments are available.
Clinic details
Where and when
- Where
- Best Health Clinic, 58 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1XA
Open in Google Maps - When
- Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm, for one month
- How long
- A 90-minute appointment
- Cost
- £270, payable in advance
- Who it's for
- Children and young people from 18 months to 16
- To enquire
- sunshinesltuk@gmail.com
Booking and payment happen together, in the same place.
Did you know?
Talking difficulties are more common than most parents think
Up to 50%
In some areas of the UK, up to 50% of children start school with speech, language and communication difficulties.1
2 in 30
Approximately 2 children in every classroom of 30 have Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).2
Neither number means something is wrong with your child. They're a reason not to sit on a worry. There's more in my guide to what DLD is.
What to expect
What happens in the 90 minutes?
Each 90-minute appointment includes:
- A detailed discussion of your child's development and communication needs
- A comprehensive assessment of speech, language and communication skills
- Formal standardised testing, where clinically appropriate
- Professional feedback and tailored recommendations
It looks a lot like playing
With young children, most of the assessment happens through play: books, toys, pictures and conversation. I watch how your child understands, how they get their message across and which sounds they use. Older children and teenagers do more talking and some structured tasks.
You stay in the room
You know your child best, so I'll ask what you've noticed at home, at nursery or at school, and what you're hoping to find out.
You leave with a plan
Before you go, I'll talk you through what I found and what I'd suggest next. A detailed written report is available afterwards for £95 if you need one, for example for a nursery, a school or an EHC needs assessment. The guide to what happens at an assessment has more.
Good to know
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly. Seeing me does not take your child off an NHS waiting list, and plenty of families do both.
What if Hornchurch isn't convenient?
My regular clinic is at 11 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, London E11 2PU, all year round. The Havering page explains the travel and how NHS speech and language therapy works in the borough.
Not sure an assessment is the right first step?
Email me with what you've noticed and your child's age, and I'll tell you honestly what I think. Every fee is on the fees page.
Sources
Checked on 8 November 2026.
- Locke A, Ginsborg J, Peers I. (2002). Development and disadvantage: implications for the early years and beyond. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 37(1), 3-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/13682820110089911 ↩
- Norbury CF, Gooch D, Wray C, et al. (2016). The impact of nonverbal ability on prevalence and clinical presentation of language disorder: evidence from a population study. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 57(11), 1247-1257. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.12573 ↩
Appointments are limited
Book your Hornchurch assessment, or email me first if you'd like to ask something.