SWNODN - Cornwall

Please see information below on the neuromuscular clinics available in Cornwall.  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, we suggest you go to Muscular Dystrophy UK's support page which includes a search function to help find services/support in your area.  

Please also remember that you can contact your Neuromuscular Advisor in between clinic appointments if you need any advice or support.

Paediatric Neuromuscular Clinics

One of the Consultant Paediatric Neurologists attends a joint paediatric and respiratory clinic in Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro.  Please see Joint Clinics section for further details.

Transition Clinics


Location:

Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro

Who will you see:

Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
Consultant Neurologist (adult service)
Neuromuscular Advisor
Paediatric Neuromuscular Physiotherapist
Specialist Neuromuscular Physiotherapist
 

Details:

This clinic is held once a year.  It is aimed at preparing children and their families for the transfer from paediatric to adult neurology services.

Contact Details:

Enquiries about clinic appointments can be made via the Neuromuscular Co-ordinator on 01752 433366

Useful information:

Adult Neuromuscular Clinics


Location:

Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro

Who will you see:

Consultant Neurologist
Neuromuscular Advisor
Specialist Neuromuscular Physiotherapist

Details:

This clinic is held twice a year on a Friday at Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro.

Contact Details:

Enquiries about clinic appointments can be made via the Neuromuscular Co-ordinator on 01752 433366.

Useful information:

Joint Specialty Clinics

Paediatric Neuromuscular & Respiratory Clinics


Location:

Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro

Who will you see:

Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
Paediatric Respiratory Consultant
Consultant Community Paediatrician
Adult Chest Physician (for all adolescent patients)
Paediatric Respiratory Nurse
Paediatric Neuromuscular Physiotherapist
Neuromuscular Advisor
(Cardiology reviews take place locally at a separate clinic)

Details:

This clinic is held over a two day period twice a year.

Contact Details:

Enquiries about clinic appointments can be made via the Respiratory Department secretary on 01872 254514.

Useful information:

 

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