Contact us
0300 123 3444
medch.cccadults@nhs.net
Who we are
Our Neurological Assessment Service (NAS) is primarily a screening assessment service, where we carry out assessment and investigation of clients with neurological presentation affecting the brain, nerves and muscles and help them to manage their condition.
What do we do
We offer expert assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and management of conditions using medication and non-medication route. For conditions that can’t be managed within our service, we facilitate management using the right medical pathway for neurological symptoms.
Following a comprehensive assessment, we can initiate referral for magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs), nerve conduction studies, Electromyography (EMG) Ultrasound investigation and blood profile, if required as deemed appropriate for the presentation We will discuss and advise on any possible surgical and non-surgical treatments that may be on offer and the hospitals/departments that offer these treatments. We may also arrange referral to the hospital of the patient’s choice if necessary.
Some common conditions seen by our clinicians are:
- headache and migraine
- nerve related problems like neuropathy
- dizziness
- multifactorial balance disorders and falls
- symptoms such as pins and needles or numbness single limb
- involuntary movements such as tremors.
We work closely with our colleagues from Medway Maritime Hospital and also use various specialist pathways at tertiary centres such as Kings College Hospital, London.
Our clinics
How to access the service
To be referred to our service, GPs can send a referral letter to us using our electronic referral system. Following the referral, one of our clinicians will screen the referral and decide whether the patient needs an initial phone consultation or whether they should be seen face-to-face.