Falkirk Community Hospital

Majors Loan

Falkirk

FK1 5QE

01324 624000 01324 614367

Diagnosis

Blepharospasm and Hemi-facial spasm

Latest

Myoclonus dystonia

For people living with a genetic confirmation of myoclonus dystonia syndrome associated to a mutation in epsilon-sarcoglycan (SGCE or DYT11) gene or a parent or carer of someone living with the condition. Takes 10-15 minutes.
Virtual appointments (Scotland)

For people living with a neurological condition, people who care for someone living with a neurological condition, or those who are close to someone who is living with a neurological condition, in Scotland. Takes 10-15 minutes.
2012/13

Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2013.
2013/14

Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2014.

Princess Royal Hospital Telford

Services available: Diagnosis and botulinum toxin injections | Dystonia types: Laryngeal
Princess Royal Hospital

Services available: Diagnosis and botulinum toxin injections | Dystonia types: Blepharospasm, segmental, hemi-facial, myoclonus, cervical
Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion

Services available: Diagnosis and botulinum toxin injections | Dystonia types: Blepharospasm
Prince Philip Hospital

Services available: Botulinum toxin injections | Dystonia types: Blepharospasm
Poole General Hospital

Services available: Diagnosis and botulinum toxin injections | Dystonia types: All types
Pilgrim Hospital

Services available: Diagnosis | Dystonia types: Blepharospasm, cervical
Penrith Hospital (outreach clinic)

Services available: Diagnosis and botulinum toxin injections | Dystonia types: Blepharospasm, laryngeal, hemifacial spasm
Northampton General Hospital

Services available: Diagnosis and botulinum toxin injections | Dystonia types: Blepharospasm, cervical, hemifacial spasm, focal hand
New Cross Hospital

Services available: Diagnosis and botulinum toxin injections | Dystonia types: Blepharospasm, cervical
Nevill Hall Hospital

Services available: Diagnosis and botulinum toxin injections | Dystonia types: All types

What is dystonia?

Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that is estimated to affect at least 100,000 people in the UK.
What are the symptoms?
COVID-19 vaccinations

31/12/2020 | Our medical advisors share their thoughts on the COVID-19 vaccinations.
Coronavirus and dystonia

11/02/2021 | We’re here for you. Here’s the latest guidance on coronavirus and dystonia, and where to get support.
What causes dystonia?

The cause of dystonia is not yet fully understood, in some cases at least it can be attributed to a chemical imbalance in the part of the brain called the basal ganglia, a part which helps to control movement.
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What are the symptoms?
What are the symptoms?
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