The Scottish Muscle Network (SMN) is a national managed clinical network (NMCN). Established in 1998 with charitable funding from the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. The SMN is now funded by NHS National Services Division (NSD). More information about the SMN can be found at the link below:
Scottish Muscle Network – NHS Scotland National Network
How to access the service
Patients living in Greater Glasgow & Clyde can be referred to the service by a consultant or GP.
The SMN maintains a service map. This provides detailed information of all paediatric and adult clinicians involved in the care of patients with a neuromuscular disorder. Find information about your nearest neuromuscular service in Scotland at the link below:
Local NHS Services – Scottish Muscle Network
The team
- Dr Bob Ballantine (Consultant Neurologist): Dr Bob Ballantine is specialist doctor who runs a myotonic clinic within the neuromuscular service.
- Dr Maria Farrugia (Consultant Neurologist)
- Dr Katie Brennan (Consultant Neurologist)
- Caroline Carmichael (Neuromuscular Specialist Nurse)
Clinics
Adult
Clinics are held at Southern General Hospital
- Neuromuscular clinic
- Respiratory clinic
- Myotonic clinic