The South West Neuromuscular Operational Delivery Network (SWNODN) employs two Psychologists who are based at Southmead Hospital Bristol and Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. They are available to meet with adult patients during specialist neuromuscular clinics, for direct therapeutic work and can also offer telephone consultations if required. They offer psychological advice and support for adults to help with the emotional challenges that can arise, both at the point of diagnosis of a neuromuscular condition and going forward. They work closely with local Clinical Psychology teams around the South West to provide support and specialist knowledge about the challenges of neuromuscular conditions. They can also provide support to families during the transition from paediatric to adult NHS services. 

The South West Neuromuscular Operational Delivery Network (SWNODN) employs two Paediatric Neurologists and two Adult Neurologists who have a specialist interest in neuromuscular conditions. They hold weekly paediatric and adult neuromuscular clinics in Plymouth and Bristol, as well as a number of regular clinics across the South West. For further information about these, please go to the Clinics section of this website.

Each consultant is supported in the neuromuscular clinics by a Neuromuscular Physiotherapist, a Neuromuscular Advisor and a Specialist Clinical Psychologist who are available to provide information and advice. Additional local specialist clinicians and allied healthcare professionals who specialise in other areas of medicine such as respiratory, cardiac and genetics, may also attend joint clinics (this is often called a multi-disciplinary clinic). This ensures patients receive the best treatment and medical care possible relevant to their specific condition.

Consultant Neurologists

The SWNODN employs two Consultant Neurologists who have a specialist interest in neuromuscular conditions. They provide neuromuscular clinics for adults with a neuromuscular condition across the South West and are based in Southmead Hospital Bristol and Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth. 

Consultant Paediatric Neurologists

The SWNODN employs two Consultant Paediatric Neurologists, both based in the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. The Paediatric Neurologists look after children with a neuromuscular condition from the point of diagnosis up until the age of 16, at which point they will help guide the child and their family through the process of transition into the adult neurology services.

GMC Number: 6103163

Year of first qualification: 2004

Specialty: Anaesthetics

GMC Number: 6043431

Specialty: Radiology

Clinical interests: Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary and General Imaging

Secretary: Janette Burnette

Telephone: 0117 414 9014

GMC Number: 7047324

Year of first qualification: 2003

Specialty: Neuroradiology

Clinical Interest: Paediatric Neuroradiology

Secretary: Caroline Hawkins

I graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2003 winning prizes in Surgery and Paediatrics. Following completion of basic surgical training in Dublin and award of the MRCS I undertook general radiology training in Bristol leading to award of the FRCR in 2012.

Following this I gained a place on the Sheffield Neuroradiology fellowship with emphasis on fetal and paediatric neuroimaging. During this time I published papers in peer reviewed journals and presented at national and international meetings.

My main interests are the developing brain including fetal neuroimaging, neonatal imaging and imaging in non-accidental injury. Another keen interest is medical education especially the training of radiology registrars and medical students.

Away from work I like to keep fit especially swimming and am an avid ball sports fan.

I am a member of the BMA, British Society of Neuroradiologists and the MDU.

GMC Number: 4624433

Specialty: Neonatal Medicine

GMC Number: 6026355

Year of first qualification: 2001 St Bartholomew's and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry  

Specialty: Neonatal Medicine

Secretary: Julie Deady

Telephone: 0117 323 6141

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme

The Bristol Bath & Weston AAA Screening programme was introduced in January 2012 as part of the national NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme.

We cover all GP practices in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North-East Somerset, and North Somerset.

Reflecting on 2024/2025

• We invited around 6000 men for screening
• Just over 80% of invitees attended for the scan
• We also screened 16 older men who self-referred for screening

We detected AAA’s in around 1% of attendees

Treatment options

Men with large aneurysms will be referred to the Major Arterial Centre at Southmead Hospital, Bristol.

An urgent clinic appointment will be made to see a vascular surgeon at your local hospital such as Weston General Hospital, Bristol Royal Infirmary or Southmead Hospital.      

The outcome of this conversation will determine the best way forward.  

If surgery is recommended, you can expect either an open procedure or an endovascular repair.              

More information on AAA treatment is available from www.nhs.uk/conditions/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm

We’re working to reduce health inequalities and improve access to care. In partnership with NHS organisations and disability groups, we’ve produced a series of short videos explaining the AAA screening process to support people with a learning disability. To view these videos visit AAA screening - YouTube

Our newsletters are now uploaded to Clarity Teamnet, to the library and our North Bristol NHS Trust page.

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GMC Number: 446062

Year of first qualification: 1997

Specialty: Plastic Surgery

Clinical interests:  Skin Cancer, Limb Reconstruction, Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Head & Neck Reconstruction

General/ Sarcoma Secretary- Lisa Groves

Telephone number: 0117 4147605

Lower Limb Secretary- Rundeer Singh

Telephone number: 0117 4147590