Neurology Specialist Nursing Service

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Neurological disorders are illnesses related to the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.

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This website provide an overview of the Neurology Specialist Nursing Service, and services delivered from across NHS Western Isles, with links to the Institute of Neurological Sciences, a purpose built neurosciences centre at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, in Glasgow.

It also provides some information on common neurological conditions, with links to local supports for patients and their families and recommended websites for further information and support.

NHS Western Isles delivers an overarching Neurology Specialist Nursing Service staffed by advanced clinical nurse practitioner, with access to leading specialists in Glasgow.

The service was developed to provide a safer, prompter, and more sustainable service for all people with neurological conditions in the Western Isles. Offering a greater continuity of service to patients with and Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Epilepsy, Neuropathies, Muscle Dystrophies, Myasthenia Gravis, Headaches, Ataxias, Myelitis, and Neurogenetic conditions, in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Click here to view our service leaflet.

Contacting the service

Telephone: 01851 763301
Email: wi.neurology@nhs.scot

If telephoning, please leave your phone number and name if leaving a message. If you have any problems with speech that may make this difficult, please ask somebody to phone for you.

As the Neurology Specialist Nursing Service covers the Western Isles, therefore, due to clinics and home visits, there may be a delay in replying to your message – but you will be contacted at the earliest convenience.

Accessing support out-of-hours

If you require help or advice outside of office hours, please contact:

NHS 24 Freephone 111

In emergency or life threatening situations, where you require urgent medical attention, you should attend your local Emergency Department, or phone ‘999’ for an ambulance

For enquiries regarding NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde's Neurology service please click here.