The Wellington Neurology Unit: Private neurology treatment in London

Whether considering the drastic effects of a major stroke, trauma or other far more subtle neurological symptoms and conditions, The Wellington Hospital is able to provide patients with a reassuringly comprehensive approach, from expert diagnostics through to treatment and total neuro-rehabilitation support.

Understanding neurology

Neurology is the specialist branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system. This includes the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles. The special senses of smell, vision, hearing and balance also often involve neurologists usually overlapping with ophthalmologists (eye specialists), and Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeons.

Neurosurgeons, not Neurologists, perform any surgical procedures required but the two specialities, by necessity, have to work closely together.

Closely allied to the Neurology team are the Neurophysiology consultants, who undertake electrical studies on the nervous system. These include nerve conduction tests (NCT) and electromyograms (EMG) which are electrical stimulation tests looking at the function of nerves and muscles, for example, in the hands and feet.

Neurophysiologists also interpret electroencephalograms (EEG) brain wave tests which are used in the diagnosis of patients with seizures and epilepsy.

Common diseases that neurologists diagnose include:

• Stroke and transient ischaemic attack

• Migraine

• Epilepsy

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

• Parkinson's Disease

• Dementia  

Wellington Hospital Neurology Unit

The Neurology Unit at the Wellington Hospital provides a comprehensive neurology service for both outpatients and inpatients. All the ancillary services needed for neurological diagnosis, including neuroradiology and neurophysiology, are available on site. In addition, there are specialist physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy services. There is a close link with the now well-established rehabilitation department.

The Neurology Unit is based on the 3rd Floor in the Wellington Hospital South Tower, alongside the Neurosurgical Unit. The large rooms have been recently refurbished to a very high standard and all have ensuites and balconies. 24 hour medical cover is provided by the RMO and there is an oncall Consultant Neurologist rota.

The unit is supported by a 64 slice CT scanner, two MRI scanners and an advanced interventional radiology department. The unit boasts an international workforce reflecting the diversity of patients admitted. The nursing staff have all had post graduate training in neurological disorders and are complemented by specially trained neuro physiotherapists, neuropsychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dieticians and pharmacists.

Neurological services offered 

• Balance services
• Diagnosis
• Intensive care
• Neurophysiology
• Neuropsychology
• Neurorehabilitation
• Neurosurgery
• Occupational therapy
• Outpatients
• Physiotherapy
• Radiology services
• Speech and language therapy

Patient care at Wellington Hospital Neurology Unit

Guests enjoy luxury accommodation, the very best of medical technology, together with a warm and friendly service, all of which create a caring environment and a comfortable hospital experience that promotes fast return to normality in your everyday life. Every patient is cared for as an individual and is treated with compassion and kindness.

Contact details

The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St Johns Wood
London NW8 9LE

For Urgent Admissions please contact;
8am to 6pm - Call the Reservations Department: 0207 586 4926
6pm to 8am - Call the Senior Nurse on Duty: 0207 586 5959 and ask for bleep 7228 

Email : Wellington.enquiryhelpline@hcahealthcare.co.uk

Web: www.thewellingtonneurologyunit.com

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