Muscle centres
Specialised muscle centres around the UK provide clinics for thousands of people with muscle disease each year. The multi-disciplinary teams ensure that patients have access to the best diagnostic and medical care available, including support from our local care advisors.
Scientists also research and train at muscle centres and work to transfer their findings into potential new treatments and improved services for people with muscle disease. This includes translating basic science findings from the research laboratory into clinical trials.
The charity helped establish, develop and continues to fund three specialist Muscle and Nerve Centres (in London, Oxford and Newcastle) that provide a multi-disciplinary approach to the management and support of those affected by muscular dystrophy and other related conditions, offering clinics for more than 3,600 people each year; and training for clinicians, clinical trial coordinators and clinical research fellowships.
| How do I access a muscle centre? | Your GP can make a referral to your local muscle centre by writing to the relevant consultant at the centre on your behalf. |
| What can I expect from the centre? | Most centres offer a comprehensive diagnostic, assessment and management service for their patients with muscle disease. |
| How can I find out more about my nearest centre? | You can find out more about the specific activities of each of the centres by clicking the links below. You can also find out more about the centres in London and Newcastle at the Medical Research Council Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases. |
There are five care centres of excellence in the UK:
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The Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre, London 020 7405 9200 - extension 0632 |
Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre |
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Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, London 0845 155 5000 extension 723014 |
Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases |
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Newcastle Muscle Centre 0191 241 8721 |
Newcastle Muscle Centre |
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Department of Clinical Neurology, Oxford 01865 231 896 |
Department of Clinical Neurology |
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The Wolfson Centre, Oswestry 01691 404 155 / 01691 404 170 (fax) |
Wolfson Centre |
Please see the NMC page for information about the Neuromuscular Centre in Cheshire, which provides physiotherapy and IT training for adults with muscle disease.
