Nurse Practitioner-Led MND Clinic
Advanced clinical care for people living with Motor Neuron Disease (MND)
The Neurological Council offers specialist Motor Neuron Disease (MND)
nursing and nurse practitioner services to support people living with
MND, their families and carers access the right care, at the right time,
close to home. Our services operate as part of a multidisciplinary network
of health, disability and community support, helping people understand
and manage rapidly changing symptoms and needs, maintain quality of life
and retain functional capacity and independence for as long as possible.
Many of our MND services are free, statewide and available through clinic
appointments, home visits, telehealth and outreach services.
Our Nurse Practitioner-Led MND Clinic, proudly supported by FightMND, provides advanced assessment, treatment and clinical nursing care for people living with MND. Working closely with treating neurologists, GPs and other clinicians, our Nurse Practitioner helps bridge the gap between specialist appointments.
Anyone living with or caring for someone with MND is welcome to access the Nurse Practitioner-led MND clinic, or access support through the statewide NeuroCare community neurological nursing service.
You can:-
Self-refer
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Be referred by your GP or health care provider
Appointments can be made by calling the Neurological Council of WA NeuroCare TeleNurse on 1800 645 771 or completing an online referral form.
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The Neurological Council offers specialist Motor Neuron Disease (MND) nursing and nurse practitioner services to support people living with MND, their families and carers access the right care, at the right time, close to home. Our services operate as part of a multidisciplinary network of health, disability and community support, helping people understand and manage rapidly changing symptoms and needs, maintain quality of life and retain functional capacity and independence for as long as possible.
Many of our MND services are free, statewide and available through clinic appointments, home visits, telehealth and outreach services.
A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced clinical training and postgraduate qualifications. Nurse Practitioners are authorised to:
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Diagnose health conditions in collaboration with a patient’s GP and neurologist
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Prescribe medications
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Order and interpret tests
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Develop personalised treatment plans
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Provide ongoing education and support
Our Nurse Practitioner led approach by brings advanced neurological knowledge and community care experience to help patients get the right care — faster.
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Benefits of a Nurse Practitioner-led Clinic for clients and families:
• Faster access to advanced clinical assessments and specialist MND expertise
• Reduced delays in treatment, rehabilitation, referrals and decision-making
• Improved continuity of care between neurology appointments
• Better clinical care coordination across providers, recognising and supporting carers
• Longer, person-centred consultations and improved symptom control and comfort
• Reduced need for emergency presentations and hospital admissions
• Increase confidence and control over clinical care decisions and future planning
• Maintain independence and dignity and remain safely at home for longerAll appointments at the Nurse Practitioner-led MND Clinic are bulk billed through Medicare, meaning there is no out-of-pocket cost for patients.
To book an appointment:
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Call 1800 645 771 to speak with a NeuroCare TeleNurse, or
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Complete an online referral form.
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The Nurse Practitioner-led MND Clinic is based at The Niche, 11 Aberdare Road, Nedlands, within the QEII Medical Centre precinct. Our central location makes it easy to access quality, community-based care close to major health services.
For those unable to attend in person, telehealth appointments may also be available, ensuring people across Western Australia can benefit from specialist MND support without the need to travel.