Information on the neuromuscular clinics are available to you in Cornwall. If you are unsure about any of the information, please contact the Network Coordinators. For any specific information about neuromuscular clinic appointments, please contact the relevant hospital or speak to your Neuromuscular Advisor.
To find out about other support and resources in your area, you may find Muscular Dystrophy UK's Neuromuscular Support and Resources Hub helpful. This includes an interactive map in which you can select your location and service/support required.
In our Virtual Advisor section we have also created some Resource Packs for each county which you may find helpful.
Please also remember that you can contact your Neuromuscular Advisor in between clinic appointments if you need any advice or support.
Paediatric Neuromuscular Clinics
Dr Majumdar attends a joint paediatric and respiratory clinic in Truro. Please see Joint Clinics section for further details.
Transition Clinics
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Dr Anirban Majumdar, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist |
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Dr Majumdar holds this clinic once a year. It is aimed at preparing children and their families for the transfer from paediatric to adult neurology services. |
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Enquiries about clinic appointments can be made via Dr Jenkins’ secretary on 0187 225 4514. |
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Adult Neuromuscular Clinics
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The specialist Neuromuscular Clinics are currently suspended pending recruitment of a Consultant Neurologist with a specialist interest in Neuromuscular Conditions |
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Patients can be referred to the Specialist Neuromuscular Service in Bristol or reviewed by the local Neurology service. A Specialist Physiotherapist and Neuromuscular Advisor are available for advice and support. |
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Please contact the SWNODN Office in Bristol on 0117 41 41184 / 41185 for further information. |
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Joint Specialty Clinics
Paediatric Neuromuscular & Respiratory Clinics
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Dr Anirban Majumdar, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist |
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Dr Majumdar, Dr Prendiville, Dr Myers and Dr Jenkins hold this clinic over a two day period twice a year. |
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Enquiries about clinic appointments can be made via Dr Jenkin’s secretary on 0187 2254514. |
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Contact SWNODN
South West Neuromuscular Operational Delivery Network
Office 7, Gate 18, Level 1, Brunel Building
Southmead Hospital
Westbury-on-Trym
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Telephone: 0117 4141184
or 0117 4141185
E-mail: swneuromuscularodn@nbt.nhs.uk