Neurology
Neurology is the branch of medicine concerned with the investigation and treatment of disorders of the nervous system, including epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, motor neurone disease, stroke and other disorders requiring specialist assessment such as headache and dizziness.
The Department of Neurology provides clinics in:
- General neurology including management of Epilepsy but there is no a dedicated epilepsy clinic or epilepsy specialist nurse
- Neurophysiology
- Multiple Sclerosis-MS service (including MS specialist nurse)
- Stroke and transient ischaemic attacks
- Neuro-rehabilitation
- Motor neurone disease (MND)
- Botulinum toxin therapy for spasticity, dystonia, drooling and migraine
- Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and Movement Disorders – including nurse led Parkinson’s Disease clinics.
Clinics are held in Elmwood Day Unit in Harrogate hospital and also for PD specialist nurse at Ripon Community Hospital and Wetherby.
The Neurology inpatient service (except hyper acute stroke) is based on Granby Ward. Patients requiring specialist neurological rehabilitation may be transferred or directly admitted to Lascelles unit (Neurorehabilitation Unit outside Harrogate hospital).
The Neurology Department also provides also in-patient and outpatient Physiotherapy/Speech therapy/Occupational therapy/Dietetics.
Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis
The specialist Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis nurses work collaboratively with the Consultant Neurologists and patients’ GPs, linking in with the wider multidisciplinary neurology team, which consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and dietitians. They aim to provide an easily accessible service providing high quality multidisciplinary care for patients and their family.
Location
The Department is located on the second floor, Strayside Wing, Harrogate District Hospital.
Telephone 01423 554498
Referral
Patients are usually referred by their GP. We regret that we are unable to accept self-referrals.
Key staff
Dr R Buccoliero (Departmental Lead) – Consultant Neurologist ( Specialist Interest in Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders)
Dr K Sansam – Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
Dr R Davey (Clinical Lead) – Consultant Neurologist (Specialist interest in Stroke/Headache and Motor Neuron disease)
Dr Al Samak – Speciality Doctor in Neurology
Dr S. Tun – Consultant Neurophysiologist
Dr O Lily – Consultant Neurologist (Multiple Sclerosis specialist)-based at Leeds General Infirmary
Dr S. Williams- Consultant Neurologist (Special interest in Movement Disorders and Functional Neurological Disorder)-based at Leeds General Infirmary
Angela Horner – Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Nurse
Sara Burgess – Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Nurse (01423 554498)
Sarah Ryder – Multiple Sclerosis Specialist Nurse
Email: [email protected]
telephone 01423 555483
work mobile: 07824123178
Useful links
Parkinson’s UK aims to find a cure for Parkinson’s. Using this website, you can find local support groups and download useful leaflets and publications
MS Society provides support for those suffering from MS and invests in research to help find a cure.
www.mssociety.org.uk www.mstrust.org.uk The Harrogate MS Society details are Email: [email protected] telephone: 07957659443 facebook.com/HarrogateMSSociety
Motor Neurone Disease Society is a supportive resource for those suffering from MND and their carers.
Epilepsy Society provides useful information about epilepsy and an opportunity for people to get involved with the cause.
Stroke Association funds research and provides support to those who have suffered a stroke.
Patient Leaflets
Secretary Contact Details