Neuromuscular Service
Our Team:
Dr Iain Horrocks, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
Dr Shuko Joseph, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
Sister Jennifer Dunne, Neuromuscular Nurse Specialist
Marina di Marco, Paediatric Physiotherapist
Sarah Brown, Paediatric Physiotherapist
Susanne McKenzie, Paediatric Physiotherapist
Rebecca Hart, Paediatric Physiotherapist
Rachel Mochrie, Paediatric Dietitian
Wilma Stewart, Neuromuscular Care Advisor
Tracy Langan, Clinical Trials Co-ordinator
Dr Horrocks leads the Paediatric Neuromuscular service at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. Together with Dr Joseph, they manage the over-all care of patients with neuromuscular conditions through-out the West of Scotland. They are also the principal investigators for several clinical research trials based at the Clinical Research facility in Glasgow.
Our neuromuscular specialist nurse, Jen Dunne, provides support and advice to patients and families, co-ordinates patient care (both inpatient and out-patients) and supports the ongoing research trials.
The physiotherapy team support neuromuscular patients both in the hospital and at home. They work in collaboration with the team to provide support, offer advice and maximise function. They help to maintain independence, manage pain and encourage participation in activities.
Rachel Mochrie is our specialist neuromuscular dietitian who provides nutritional advice and support to children and their families who are affected by a neuromuscular diagnosis.
As the teams care advisor, Wilma Stewart, provides practical and emotional support for families affected by muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions. She provides holistic support to both children and young people into adulthood.
Tracy Langan co-ordinates, organises and supervises the paediatric neuromuscular clinical trials at the Royal Hospital for Children.
Contact Details:
Specialist Nurse – 0141 451 6473 / [email protected]
Physiotherapists – 0141 354 9205 / 0141 451 6459
Dietitian – 0141 451 6448 / [email protected]
Care advisor – 07771701114 / [email protected]
Secretary – 0141 451 6536 / [email protected]
Clinical trial co-ordinator – 0141 451 6527 / [email protected]
Muscular Dystrophy UK Advocacy and Information Officer
Jacqueline Munro provides advocacy advice and signpost children and their families who are affected by a neuromuscular diagnosis to helpful support and services.
Tel: 07712523778 Helpline: 0800 652 6352 Email: [email protected]
SMN website - https://www.smn.scot.nhs.uk/
MD UK website - https://www.musculardystrophyuk.org/
Other useful contacts
Endocrine Consultant Dr Jarod Wong
Dr Wong is based at the Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow and looks after the bone health, growth and pubertal development of children with neuromuscular conditions.
Email: [email protected]
Respiratory Consultant Dr Phil Davies
Dr Davies is based at the Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow and looks after the respiratory health of children with neuromuscular conditions.
Tel: 0141 451 6459
Cardiology Team
The cardiology team is based at the Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow and look after the health of your heart.
Tel: 0141 452 4437
Contact details:
For any appointment or general enquiries please contact the secretarial team:
Agnes Mooney 0141 451 6536 (Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00)
Sarah-Jane Jenkins 0141 451 6568 (Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00)
Stacey Coyle 0141 451 6487 (Tues-Fri 09:30-14:30)
