Specialist Children’s clinic

The AT Clinic is a specialist multidisciplinary clinic where your child will be seen by a team of healthcare professionals with expertise in AT.

During the clinic, your child will have a comprehensive assessment tailored to their individual needs. Depending on your child’s age and circumstances, they may be seen by members of the medical, nursing and therapy teams.

The clinic aims to:

Review your child’s health and wellbeing
Monitor any changes since their last appointment
Discuss current concerns and answer questions
Provide advice and recommendations for ongoing care
Coordinate support with your local healthcare team
Identify opportunities to take part in AT research, where appropriate

Following the appointment, a detailed written report is usually provided within eight weeks and shared with you, your GP and relevant healthcare professionals involved in your child’s care.

Clinic Schedule

Clinics are usually held on Fridays throughout the year. Each clinic allows time for children and families to meet with several members of the specialist team, ensuring a thorough assessment and personalised care plan.

Clinic Reviews

The Nottingham team aim to recall children to the clinic every 2 years. When they reach 16, young people will be invited to attend a transition clinic in Nottingham prior to moving to the adult AT service at Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge. The aim of the
transition clinic is to reassure the child and their family and introduce them to few of the adult AT multi-disciplinary team. The transition clinic also provides opportunity for clinicians from both teams to discuss and review the young person’s medical history.

These highly specialised clinics are funded by NHS England.

Role of the AT Society

The AT Society works closely with both AT services. The advocacy and support team can help book family accommodation near to City Hospital, assist with transport bookings and costs, if needed. The day before clinic appointments, families are invited to meet with the AT Society support team in a private meeting room at the hotel. During this meeting, families can discuss any issues or concerns they may have regarding the upcoming clinic appointment.
The support team will also provide more information about the AT Society and explain how the charity can offer support beyond the medical setting.

Clinic Location

Child Development Centre
Nottingham City Hospital
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB

The Nottingham AT clinic brings together specialists from a wide range of disciplines to provide coordinated care for children and young people with AT. The team includes experts in:

Genetics
Neurology
Respiratory Medicine
Immunology
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Dietetics
Psychology
Nursing

Current team members include:

Dr Mohnish Suri – Geneticist (Clinic Director)
Tina Boyd – AT Nurse Specialist
Dr Jayesh Bhatt – Respiratory Physician
Dr Elizabeth McDermott – Immunologist
Dr Lucy Cliffe – Consultant Paediatrician
Dr Manish Prasad – Neurologist
Dr Krupa Torne – Neurologist
Dr Despoina Mandelenaki – Neurologist
Sarah Jessop – Occupational Therapist
Janet Corderoy – Physiotherapist
Kelly Hales – Speech & Language Therapist
Hannah Bailey – Dietitian
Jane Flint – Psychotherapist
Sarah Spencer – Child Respiratory Nurse Specialist
Nicola McNarry – Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist

Children are usually reviewed in Nottingham every two years. At age 16, they are invited to a transition clinic before moving to the adult AT service in Cambridge. This clinic introduces the adult team and helps ensure a smooth transfer of care.

These highly specialised clinics are funded by NHS England.

Once a child has been diagnosed with AT, they can be referred to the specialist Nottingham clinic. Many referrals are arranged through The AT Society.

Healthcare professionals can also refer directly to:

Dr Mohnish Suri
AT Clinic Director, Clinical Genetics
Nottingham City Hospital

AT Nurse Specialist: Tina Boyd
Email: [email protected]