Newcastle
Edwina Perkins is the regional care advisor in Newcastle.
Edwina supports children and adults with muscle disesae at:
Genetics Department
Muscle Team
Centre For Life
Newcastle Upon Tyne
She also provides support at muscle clinics in North Tees, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Carlisle, Whitehaven, Bamborough School and Barbara Priestman School.
Edwina has worked as a regional care advisor since 2006, having come from a background in Social Work in Learning and Physical Disability. Previous roles included Team Manager, Development worker and Trainer. Edwina facilitates MDC condition specific days, family weekends and helps run care events in the North East region. She co-ordinated the Transition Guidelines, and works with local colleges to train staff in supporting teenagers and young adults with neuromuscular conditions.
Contact details:
0191 241 8761
Edwina.perkins@nuth.nhs.uk
