Scottish Muscle Network
There are approximately 3000 patients in Scotland with neuromuscular disorders and the Scottish Muscle Network aims to improve the care provided for all patients. Many of the conditions covered by the Network are extremely rare with only one or two sufferers in Scotland. However, these conditions are long term and often result in sever and complex disability for the patient.
The network aims to ensure that patients with such disorders have equitable access to local health, social and educational services and professionals who have an understanding about their condition. To achieve this aim the Network provides education for professionals, carers and patients themselves; not only providing professional education events but also family evenings which allow patients to talk to specialists and each other about services available.
More information about the network is available on the:
Scottish Muscle Network website
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Annual Report
The most recent annual report for the Network is available on the:
Scottish Muscle Network website publications section [external website]
Contact details:
Dr Karen Naismith, Network Clinical Lead and Paediatric Lead
Dr Richard Petty, Adult Clinical Lead
Ms Karyn Robertson, Network Manager
National Services Division contacts:
To contact members of NSD staff, please visit our staff contacts page.
Catriona Johnson, Programme Manager
Louise Wilson, Assistant Programme Manager
Hannah Cornish, Programme Support Officer
