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Checked: 23-01-2023 by Vicky Ryan Next Review: 23-01-2025

Specialist Neuromuscular Services in BNSSG provided by South West Neuromuscular Operational Delivery Network

The South West Neuromuscular Operational Delivery Network (SWNODN) provides a specialist service for patients with neuromuscular conditions. Patients will be seen by members of the Multidisciplinary team and once seen, if appropriate, patients can opt to be registered for ongoing support.

The conditions covered include:

muscular dystrophies
neuropathies
myopathies
myasthenia
myotonic dystrophies

They do not see patients with:

MS (see separate referral guidelines)
Tremors
Movement Disorders
Seizures
Stroke
General Neurology conditions including Cerebral Palsy

Contact details

Telephone: 0117 4141184 or 0117 4141185
E-mail: swneuromuscularodn@nbt.nhs.uk

Services

ADULTS (18yrs +) - Specialist Neuromuscular Clinics - NBT

Dr Andria Merrison or Dr Clare Wood-Allum Consultant Neurologist, hold specialist neuromuscular clinics at Southmead Hospital. Each clinic gives patients access to a specialist neuromuscular physiotherapist, a neuromuscular advisor and a psychologist

Referrals to NBT must be sent under the Neuromuscular service via e-RS.

CHILDREN (0-17yrs) - Specialist Neuromuscular Clinics - BRCH

Dr Anirban Majumdar or Dr Archana Murugan Consultant Paediatric Neurologists hold specialist neuromuscular clinics at Bristol Royal Children’s Hospital. Referrals should be submitted via eRS. Please see website for further information: Paediatric Neurology Page Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

Neurophysiotherapy

Please see the specific Neurophysiotherapy page.

Resources

South West Neuromuscular Operational Delivery Network

Muscular Dystrophy UK

Arts on Referral for Neuromuscular Condition - NBT

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