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Rachel Thomson

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Rachel Thomson (BSc, PGCert, MRCSLT)

Network Coordinator, Sussex Motor Neurone Disease Care and Research Network
E: R.Thomson@bsms.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)1273 876541
Location: Room 212, Trafford Centre for Biomedical Research, University of Sussex, Falmer, BN1 9RY

Areas of expertise: Motor neurone disease, neurological conditions, communication and swallowing impairment

Research areas: Lived experience of motor neurone disease

Preferred gender pronouns: She/her

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Biography

Rachel has been coordinator of the Sussex MND Care and research network since its inception in 2016. Prior to this, Rachel worked as Speech & Language Therapist in West Sussex, specialising in progressive neurological conditions. Her current role focusses on working with NHS and third sector partners to improve care and support for people with MND in Sussex and increasing participation in research. She works in the MND clinic with Dr Andrew Barritt at University Hospitals Sussex, holding an honorary contract with the Trust. Rachel also organises regular knowledge updates and conferences for local health and social care staff.

Research

Rachel manages the MND register study, a population register for University Hospitals Sussex. Her research interests are in the lived experience of people with MND in Sussex. 

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Teaching

Rachel's teaching interests include facilitation and provision of MND clinical placements for AHP students.