We work together as a team, to provide advice, guidance and support for people and their families living with long-term neurological conditions, locally, when and where it is needed.
There are some long-term neurological conditions that are supported by other established services. If this applies to you, then we will ensure that we signpost you to the appropriate service.
We work closely with the Oxford University Hospitals based Neurology Specialist Nurses and Neurologists, and we include patients in all aspects of their care.
What we offer
- Nurse-led clinics around Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire - to provide sensitive assessment, problem-solving and support. This may include referrals to other services where required.
- Home visits (where appropriate).
- Free support, advice and education to community healthcare professionals and other residential and social care providers in the community.
Referrals
Community Neurology Specialist Nurse Team referrals
Contact us
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays): 8.30am - 4.30pm
- Community Neurology Specialist Nurse Team: 01865 737465
- Email: communityneurologynurses@ouh.nhs.uk
If you require urgent advice outside of these hours, please contact your GP or out of hours GP service.
We are often out of the office for home visits or clinics. If you do leave a message or email the service, we will respond as soon as possible, but this may not be the same working day.
Resources
Oxfordshire Community Neurology Specialist Nurse Service (CNSNS) leaflet (pdf)
Updated May 2022
Oxford City Council: 01865 249811
Oxfordshire County County Council Social and Health Care: 0345 050 7666 Option 2
Self-referral for benefits, care and equipment
Also:
- Age UK
Tel: 0800 678 1602 - Cherwell District Council
Tel: 01295 227001 - Dystonia
Helpline: 020 7793 3651 - Epilepsy Action
Helpline: 0808 800 5050 - Epilepsy Society
Helpline: 01494 601 400 - Huntington's Disease Association
Tel: 01551 331 5444 - Motor Neurone Disease Association
MND Connect Service support line: 0808 802 6262 - MS Society
Helpline: 0808 800 8000 - Multiple System Atrophy Trust (MSA)
Tel: 0333 323 4591 - Myasthenia Gravis Association
Tel: 01332 949161 - Northamptonshire Carers
Tel: 01933 677907 - Northamptonshire County Council
Tel: 0300 126 7000 - Oxfordshire Neurological Alliance
Tel: 01923 882590 / Email: info@neural.org.uk - Parkinson's UK
Helpline: 0808 800 0303 - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Helpline: 0300 0110 122