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Neurosciences
Neurosciences
The Regional Neurosciences Service is one of the top regional units in the UK providing a comprehensive range of specialist tests, treatments and procedures for all types of neurological conditions involving the brain and nervous system.
Treatment is available to anyone who lives in and around the North East of England but some highly specialised services are provided for patients from all areas of the UK and sometimes from overseas.
Neurosciences is made up of the following departments
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Neuroradiology
- Neurophysiology
Most services are based at Newcastle General Hospital but Neurology and Neurophysiology also have facilities at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The Directorate will be moving to new state-of-the-art facilities in a new unit on the Royal Victoria Infirmary site in 2009.
Each department is led by highly experienced clinicians specialising in different areas of neurosciences supported by teams of nurses, radiographers, neurophysiology technicians and other healthcare professionals to provide a safe and caring high quality service to those that need to use it.
Department of Neurology
The Department of Neurology consists of nine Consultant Neurologists, supported by a specialised Neurology ward staffed by specially trained neurology nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The full range of neurological disability is covered by this team, with a national and international reputation in many fields.
Department of Neurosurgery
A team of eight Consultant Neurosurgeons provide a 24-hour service for routine and emergency neurosurgical procedures to be performed. This excellent highly specialised and technical service is supported by a High Dependency Unit, two inpatient neurosurgical wards and a neurosurgical assessment unit, with specialised neurosurgical and paramedical support.
Department of Neuroradiology
The Neuroradiology Department consists of a close-knit team of five Consultants, along with specialised supporting nursing and radiographic personnel. The Department provides diagnostic services for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computerised Tomography (CT) scanning, and also has an international reputation for the provision of interventional procedures for vascular disease of the central nervous system.
Department of Neurophysiology
The Neurophysiology Department comprises a team of Consultants and technicians who provide a service for Electroencephalogram (EEG) and electrical studies of the peripheral nerves and muscles for the local and regional clinical service.
