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With regards to the National Health Service in Scotland, as healthcare is a devolved issue, the Department cannot comment.<\/p>
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NHS England commissions specialised neurological services at a national level, including those with muscle-wasting conditions. The neurosciences service specification sets out what designated specialised providers must have in place to offer evidence-based, safe and effective care. Patients should have access to a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to assess, diagnose and provide support. The MDT will include neuromuscular consultants, neuromuscular physiotherapists, psychologists, specialist nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and other health professionals.<\/p>
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The specification further sets out that neuromuscular clinics need to identify those at risk of respiratory problems and refer for specialist respiratory assessment and monitoring.<\/p>
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The specification can be found at the following link:<\/p>
www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/d04-neurosci-spec-neuro.pdf<\/p>
A separate specification covers services for children.<\/p>