Departments and Services

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the upper and lower motor neurones.

Neuropathic pain (nerve pain) is a common type of chronic pain. It is caused by nerve disease or nerve damage.

The focus of rehabilitation is to enable people to live as independently as possible by maximising their clinical outcomes

The Walton Centre runs a clinic for patients with a range of neurogenetic disorders, principally various forms of cerebellar ataxias.

The acute physiotherapy team is involved in the assessment and treatment of inpatients following neurosurgery or those diagnosed with a neurological condition

The brain tumour service at The Walton Centre treats over 500 new patients per year.

Neuromyelitis Optica is a rare neurological condition and is characterised by relapses affecting the optic nerves  and spinal cord.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, is often difficult to diagnose. Its main feature is persistent pain in an arm or leg, usually after trauma. It is often associated with changes in temperature, swelling and sensitivity.

Exercise and continuing to work are key to recovery for chronic pain.

The Respiratory Physiotherapy Team covers intensive care and the high dependency unit, as well as providing an outreach respiratory service