Neurology and Neurocare
Welcome to the Neurocare Service
Who works in the department?
| Consultants: |
Dr. Howard Gibson, Neurologist |
|
Dr. Mike Richardson, Physician for Elderly Services |
| Manager: |
Suki Douglas |
| Sister: |
Sarah Kean |
| Senior Occupational Therapist: |
Sandra Hubert |
| Occupational Therapist: |
Sarah Blackburn |
| Physiotherapist: |
Rachel Spottiswoode |
Location: Neuroscience Department
Neurocare
Westmount Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre
Overdale
Westmount Road
St. Helier
JE2 3LP
What is the Neurocare Service?
It is a partnership between Health and Social Services and the neurological charities. The service aims to work with and support adults with specific neuro-degenerative conditions like Parkinson’s and Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s Disease, Dystonia and Ataxia, from pre-diagnosis and throughout the disease process. People are seen and assessed wherever they are, at home, hospital or in a residential/nursing home.
Objective:
To work closely with all agencies involved, professional and voluntary, to provide a coordinated, supportive, holistic, flexible and high quality service to people with these conditions.
Clinics
Dr. Gibson – a regular weekly clinic held on a Friday morning.
Dr. Richardson – has a clinic approximately every 6-8 weeks on a Thursday morning.
Nurse-led clinics are also held Monday afternoons, Wednesday and Thursday mornings
How do you refer
• Self-referral
• GP/Consultant/ Professional colleagues
• Friend or family member
There will be access to a:
• Multi-disciplinary team - promoting early intervention
• Group therapy
• Innovative treatments
• Counselling
• Education and information on diseases
To contact us at Neurocare:
01534 443077 / 443050
e-mail: s.douglas@health.gov.je
Where can I find out more information?
Neurocare staff work closely with the local charities, of which there are three:-
| Multiple Sclerosis Society |
Mrs. Rosemary Legg |
01534 865825 |
| Motor Neurone Disease Ass |
Mrs. Janine Borny |
01534 855911 |
| Parkinson’s Disease Society |
Mrs. Eileen Smith |
01534 737128 |
UK helpline numbers and web addresses
Carers Centre Jacki, Carers Centre, Parade Entrance, Jersey General Hospital, St Helier, JE1 3QS
Open: Monday- Friday 11:00am – 4:00pm
Tel: 01534 766276 email: jaci@jerseymail.co.uk
Please feel free to make any comments or complaints to:-
Patient and Client Liaision Officer
Health and Social Services
General Hospital
Gloucester Street
St Helier
JE1 3QS
Other clinics held at Westmount Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre:
General Neurology clinic
Consultant Dr. Dr H Gibson
Consultant, Neurology
Jersey General Hospital Regular weekly clinics on a Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon
Dr. Gibson's secretary : Carole Rault, Tel: 01534 444518
