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Neurosciences
Service Summary
The Neuroscience unit opened in 1996 at York Hospital, comprising of a custom built centre that includes Neurology out-patient facilities, a fully equipped Neurophysiology suite, as well as housing all aspects of the multidisciplinary team.
This team consists of three Consultant Neurologists, one Consultant Neurophysiologist, one Clinical Assistant and one Senior House Officer and are supported by Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease and Headache Nurse Specialists, Neuro Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Social worker and Clinical Psychologists. There is also access into the services of Speech and Language Therapy, and dietician.
Neurology in-patient services are provided on Ward 32, with day case services provided by the Medical Elective Suite.
A Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist who is supported by a team of technicians provides Neurophysiology services. A full range of clinics is provided at York Hospital including EEG, EMG/NCS, EP and Video-telemetry investigations. EMG/NCS clinics are provided at Harrogate District Hospital.
Who's Who
Clinical Director - Dr Mark Quinn
Lead Clinician for Neurosciences - Dr Andrew Heald
Directorate Manager - Mike Harvey
Directorate Secretary - Erica Moore
Where to find us
The Neuroscience unit is situated on the ground floor of York Hospital. Please click here for a hospital map.
Meet The Team
| Consultant/Specialist Staff | Special Interest | Contact Details |
| Dr Andrew Heald | Multiple sclerosis | Secretary: Alison Railton |
| Dr Phil Duffey Consultant Neurologist | Movement Disorders | Secretary: Jill Addison Tel: 01904 725755 |
| Dr Pam Crawford Consultant Neurologist | Epilepsy | Secretary: Elizabeth Bushby Tel: 01904 725754 |
| Dr Sibte Hasan Consultant Neurophysiologist | Seizure disorders | Secretary: Jayne Crawford Tel: 01904 5667 |
| Dr Manuela Fontebasso GP with specialist interest in Neurology, headache team leader | Headache/Migraine | |
| Mary Clarke Epilepsy Specialist Nurse | Provides support and advice for people with epilepsy, their families and carers | |
| Fiona Ronan Multiple Sclerosis Advanced Nurse Specialist | Provides support, education and advice for people with MS, their families and carers | |
| Layla Al-Ani | Provides easily accessible response to the needs of patient and carer with Parkinson's disease | |
| Jill Murphy Advanced Nurse Specialist in Headache | Provides support and education to the patients in the management of their headache symptoms. | |
| Caroline Brown Neuro- Physiotherapist Specialist | Heads a team to provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and management of patients with neurological physical problems. | |
| Sally Ann Richardson Senior 1 Occupational Therapist | Heads a team to provide assessment of functional ability and if appropriate, plan a programme of rehabilitation | |
| Dr Elizabeth Anderson Consultant Clinical Psychologists | This service offers neuropsychological assessment, neuro-rehabilitation and psychotherapy in the context of neurological disorders | |
| Sue Hinchliffe Social Worker | Provides advice, emotional support, and assistance for issues including benefits, employment, accommodation, daytime activities and homecare. | |
| Joanne Horrocks Senior Chief Technician (Neurophysiology | Heads a team of technicians providing a wide range of Neurophysiological investigations. | |
| Brian Chappell National Manager Neuroeducation | Partner in Centre for Community Neurological Studies at Leeds Metropolitan University, including all their Professional Diploma courses. Will help organise any conferences you are planning. |
