About Us
The network team is made up of doctors, allied health professionals, NHS managers, commissioners, patients, families and carers.
Network Team:
Role | Name | Base | Area Covered |
Clinical Director | Dr Andria Merrison | North Bristol NHS Trust | South West |
Network Manager | Jo Smart | North Bristol NHS Trust | South West |
Network Co-ordinator | Jo McTiernan | North Bristol NHS Trust | South West |
Clinical Team:
Consultant Neurologist:
Name | Base | Area Covered | Patient Group |
Dr Andria Merrison | North Bristol NHS Trust | Bristol, Gloucester | Adults |
Dr Clare Wood-Allum | North Bristol NHS Trust | Plymouth, Truro, Bristol | Adults |
Dr Stela Lefter | North Bristol NHS Trust | Bristol, Taunton, Exeter | Adults |
Dr Arni Majumdar | Bristol Children’s Hospital | Bristol, Plymouth, Truro, Gloucester | Children |
Dr Kayal Vijayakumar | Bristol Children’s Hospital | Bristol, Exeter, Torbay, Taunton | Children |
Physiotherapy:
Name | Base | Area Covered | Patient Group |
Nicola Grose | North Bristol NHS Trust | North of Network | Adults |
Ashleigh Moore | Livewell Southwest | Devon | Adults |
Janet McCay | St Austell Community Hospital | Cornwall | Adults |
Faye Mason | Bristol Children’s Hospital | North of Network | Children |
Claire Frimpong-Ansah | Plymouth Child Development Centre | Devon | Children |
Jackie Watson | Royal Cornwall Hospital | Cornwall | Children |
Counselling Psychology:
Name | Base | Area Covered | Patient Group |
Dr John Ashworth | North Bristol NHS Trust | North of Network | Adults |
Vacancy | North Bristol NHS Trust | Peninsula | Adults |
Neuromuscular Care Advisor:
Name | Base | Area Covered | Patient Group |
Ann Morgan | North Bristol NHS Trust | North of Network | All |
Elaine Burrows | North Bristol NHS Trust | Peninsula | All |
Clare Stayt | Derriford Hospital, Plymouth | Devon | All |
Tam Higgins | Derriford Hospital, Plymouth | Cornwall | All |
Medical Secretary / Clinic Co-Ordinator:
Name | Base | Area Covered | Patient Group |
Karen Parker | North Bristol NHS Trust | North of Network | All |
Lynne Ferris | Derriford Hospital, Plymouth | Peninsula | All |