North Staffordshire Musculoskeletal Clinic In North Staffordshire a musculoskeletal department was established involving a broad multi-disciplinary team. A system of assessing patients’ referrals means that patients are now able to see the most appropriate specialist for their condition as a first point of contact.

Tracey Fox Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis was frightening for Tracey Fox, but she found she had the support of not only her neurologist but also an MS-specialist nurse who was part of the multidisciplinary team at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield.

Susie Honour, wife of John Delays in diagnosis and treatment meant that Susie's husband John, suffered two 'mini-strokes' and then a massive stroke whilst waiting in casualty.If people who have had a stroke do not receive scans and treatment fast enough long-term disabilities may be caused that could have been prevented.