Contacting a specialist

A key responsibility of the multi-disciplinary teams at the A-T specialist centres is to liaise with local doctors and other health and social care practitioners regarding the care of people with A-T. Team members are available to take calls or e-mails from local professionals who have questions about the condition or how to treat it.

Professionals available at the two centres are:

Nottingham (paediatric service)

neurologists
geneticist and genetic counsellor
immunologists
ophthalmologist
respiratory physician
physiotherapist
speech & language therapist
dietitian
occupational therapist
psychologist

Papworth (adult service)

neurologist
immunologist
respiratory expert
physiotherapist
speech & language therapist
dietitian
occupational therapist
social worker

In addition to the staff at the centres, we may be able to help put you in touch with doctors who have dealt with specific issues, such as treating cancers in people with A-T, treating scoliosis or other operations. We are also in regular contact with specialists abroad.

To speak to someone, in the first instance please contact Kay Atkins at the A-T Society on 01582 760733 or e-mail Kay.