Information on neuromuscular clinics are available to you in Gloucestershire. 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
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Dr Ewoud Vorstman, Consultant Paediatrician |
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Dr Vorstman has an interest in neuromuscular conditions and holds a paediatric neuromuscular clinic once every three months on a Thursday afternoon which is supported by the Network’s Neuromuscular Advisor and Paediatric Physiotherapist. |
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Enquiries about clinic appointments can be made via Dr Vorstman’s secretary on 0300 4225707. |
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Transition Clinics
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Dr Ewoud Vorstman, Consultant Paediatrician |
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Dr Vorstman and Dr Oliver, Consultant Paediatricians will attend Dr Merrison’s Adult Neuromuscular Clinic in Gloucester on the fourth Monday of the month when they have a child who they feel is ready to go through the process of transferring to adult services. The aim of this clinic is to prepare 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 Vorstman’s secretary on 0300 4225707. |
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Adult Neuromuscular Clinics
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Dr Andria Merrison, Consultant Neurologist |
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Dr Merrison holds a neuromuscular clinic on the fourth Monday afternoon of every month. |
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Enquiries about clinic appointments can be made via 0300 4226758 or Out Patient Appointments on 0300 4226877. |
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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