Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Clinic at Walton Centre
The NMO group at the Walton Centre consists of a unique dedicated NMO multidisciplinary team providing a specialist service for patients with confirmed or possible NMO.
NMO (also called Devic’s Disease) is a rare demyelinating disease predominantly affecting the optic nerve and spinal cord. Due to its rarity many doctors and therapists may not be aware of the complexities in its treatment and diagnosis. The Walton Centre is funded by the National Commissioning Group and Department of Health as a national referral centre for NMO as a diagnostic and advisory service.
The clinic provides diagnosis and management advice through a combined approach incorporating
- Clinical assessment
- Specialised test (MRI,NMO antibody, lumbar puncture, electrophysiological
tests, etc.)
- Treatment includes
-Acute Relapse management
- Prevention of relapses
- Symptom management (Pain, bladder, bowel, spasms, fatigue etc)
- Multi-disciplinary therapy team assessment ( see below )
- If required inpatient evaluation and treatment will be arranged
The Arrow indicates spinal cord
inflammation in NMO.
Patients are offered an appointment, during which they will have the opportunity to meet all members of the team who will offer information and advice relevant to specific symptoms and if necessary refer and liaise with therapists local to the patients home.
Referrals to the clinic can be made by GPs via Choose & Book or by writing to Dr Anu Jacob, Consultant Neurologist Walton Centre, L9 7LJ
You are welcome to call up our enquiry number 0151 529 8357 to clarify any questions about our services.
| Walton Centre NMO Enquiry Line | 0151 529 8357 kerry.mutch@thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk |
| Consultants | Dr Jacob, Consultant Neurologist Dr Boggild, Consultant Neurologist |
| Secretary | Chris Manley Tel 0151 529 8151 Fax 0151 5295513 |
| NMO Specialist Nurse |
Kerry Mutch, Tel 07854 732 796 |
| Physiotherapist | Emily Gerrans |
| Orthoptist | Val Trimble |
| Dietitian | Yasmin Parapia |
| Occupational Therapist | Michelle Ennis |
| Psychologist | Dr. Julia Boot |
| NMO Volunteer and Independent patient advocate | Tony Murphy 07881656974 tonymurphynmouk@hotmail.co.uk |
| For all your non-medical information needs (insurance, employment, disability etc) |
NeuroSupport Norton Street, Liverpool L3 8LR Tel 0151 298 2999 |
External Links
Guthy Jackson Foundation
Transverse Myelitis Association-NMO Page
John Radclifffe Hospitals NMO Clinic
NHS Direct
NHS Choices - Neuromyelitis Optica