Thames Valley and Wessex Forum (TVW)

Steering Group 

The network is co-chaired by Dr Stefen Brady and Sithara Ramdas from the Oxford Muscle Service.

The Steering Group has representatives across the following services:

• Oxford University Hospitals Trust;
• University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust;
• University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust;
• Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust;

Objectives of the network 

The network meets several times a year to discuss current developments in the area, including:

• Supporting the coordination of neuromuscular care across primary, secondary, and tertiary services;
• Ensuring that commissioners and local teams understand neuromuscular conditions and associated needs to improve the effectiveness of care services;
• Working in identifying gaps in neuromuscular services in the region and knowledge sharing and exchange between services;
• Promoting awareness of neuromuscular conditions in the TVW region;

Past events and activities

• Clinical study days for neuromuscular clinicians;
• Meeting with NHS England representatives to discuss provisions of services in the region;
• Conducting an information day for people with neuromuscular conditions and their families;
• Support events for young people with neuromuscular conditions, with a focus on transition;