Neurology is a medical speciality that focuses on conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord and nervous system.
Neurology care focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions through specialist assessment, advanced testing, and personalised treatment to support patients in maintaining or improving neurological health and quality of life.
Neurology Nursing Services
The neurology nurses work in collaboration with other health care professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and medical teams including local and regional consultant neurologists, geriatricians and GPs. We have a number of Neurology Nursing Services to offer condition specific support:
Epilepsy Nursing Service
We are currently undergoing work to develop a new epilepsy nursing service for adult living with Epilepsy, aiming to have this open to referral from Consultant Neurologists by end of Summer 2026.
Neurological Care Advice Service
The Neurological Care Advice Service offers information, advice and support for adults living with a neurological condition. It is based in Belfast and serves users across Northern Ireland.
As a patient, relative or carer there will be times when you need to turn to someone for advice, information or support. You may be looking for information about relevant charities and voluntary services for people with neurological conditions, answers to access and mobility questions, or information on sports and leisure activities in Northern Ireland. You may need help with sorting out a neurological-related problem or finding the telephone number of someone that can help.
The Neurological Care Advice Service can help. It offers a friendly, free and confidential service and acts as a single point of contact to help guide users through the range of services available in Northern Ireland.
The service is available to any adult diagnosed with a neurological condition, their relatives or carers – Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm, with an answerphone service available out of hours and bank holidays.
Please note the Neurological Care Advice Service does not provide medical advice. It is important that you raise any concerns regarding your care or medication with your GP or specialist nurse.
Where to find us
Consultant clinics are currently delivered by a small workforce of colleagues from Belfast Trust at Antrim Area Hospital, Causeway Hospital and Braid Valley Care Complex.
How to contact us
Multiple Sclerosis Nursing Service
The Multiple Sclerosis Service aims to provide advice, support, trust wide local nurse led clinics and treatment for people in the Northern Trust living with Multiple Sclerosis.
- Telephone: 028 2563 5282
Parkinson’s Nursing Service
A Parkinson’s nurse specialist provides community and trust wide outpatient-based nurse-led clinics and support to patients and carers throughout the Northern Trust area.
- Telephone: 028 2563 5686
Neurological Care Advice Service
- Telephone: 028 9504 2270
- Email: neurocareadvice@belfasttrust.hscni.net
How to access our service
You may be referred to the neurology service by your GP, by another consultant at an outpatient appointment or following a visit to the emergency department.
We want to let our community know that some of our neurology services are currently experiencing staffing challenges. We understand that this may result in longer waits at times, and we are truly grateful for the patience and kindness shown by those who rely on us. Please be assured that our Trust is working hard behind the scenes to strengthen our teams. Recruitment, staff support, and service improvement are ongoing priorities, and we are committed to building a service that continues to meet the needs of our community now and in the future.
Despite these pressures, one thing remains unchanged: the dedication of our staff to provide safe, compassionate, and high‑quality care.
When it is your turn to be seen, our teams will give you their full attention and the best care possible.