Neurology
Neurology Consultant On Call service
Contact via RCHT switchboard. Please only consider this service for emergency advice.
If a patient is known to a particular Consultant please consider direct contact
Neurology Advice and Guidance Service
If you are not sure whether a referral into outpatients is necessary or if you are looking for advice in managing the patient in the community, then the Neurology Advice and Guidance service will respond to any letter within 48hrs during the working week.
Acute GP Service
Guidance can be provided on managing patients who are at risk of requiring an inpatient bed.
Referral guidance
NICE guidance (NG) 127is a useful resource when considering referral for any common neurological condition
Neurology Care Advice Service
Do not provide medical advice but can provide information, support and advice on:
- All relevant services provided by public and private organisations
- Advice on access and mobility questions
- Links for hobbies, sports and leisure activities
- Information about charities and voluntary services
- Contacts for support groups and associations
- Counselling
Run by Mary Eason and Bernadette Murray. Based at CRCH.
Tel: 01209 318106
Email: cpn-tr.neurorehab@nhs.uk
Can see patients at their nearest community hospital or at home.
Please find the Neurology Care Advice Service leaflet here
Epilepsy Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mary Parrett
Contact: 07813684702 or 01872253088. Both numbers are initially answered by Mary’s secretary. GPs have the option of texting a query.
Kernow Carers Service
The Helpline gives information, advice and support to make caring a little easier
https://www.supportincornwall.org.uk/kb5/cornwall/directory/carers.page
Review Date 18/02/2020
Next Review Date 18/02/2021
Author Dr Andrew Sharp
Contributor Dr Brendan McLean Consultant Neurology RCHT
Version No. 2.0