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Suzanne Dobson, Chief Executive of Tourette’s Action and former Chair of the Neurological Alliance
It is with great sadness to let you know that our former Chair and Chief Executive of Tourette’s Action, Suzanne Dobson, passed away yesterday after a short illness. Our thoughts are very much with her friends and family, who she loved so dearly. Suzanne was Chair of the Alliance from 2016 – 2020, bringing energy […]
UPDATE: 12–15-year-olds with “severe neuro-disabilities“ to be offered COVID-19 vaccine
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) have advised that some children aged 12 and over who are at increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19 should be offered the vaccine. Those identified by the JCVI as being eligible for the vaccine include children aged 12 and over with severe neuro-disabilities, Down’s syndrome, immunosuppression […]
Over 10,000 people waiting over a year for neurological services, Neurological Alliance analysis reveals
Analysis of NHS data carried out by the Neurological Alliance – a coalition of more than 80 organisations including the MS Society, Parkinson’s UK and MND Association – shows that the number of people waiting over a year for a neurology and neurosurgery appointment has risen by 9000% in just 13 months. In February 2020, 38 people had been waiting for a […]
Building back better – Neurological Alliance priorities for the coming year
We are beginning a new financial year here at the Neurological Alliance and have refreshed our business plans for the next 12 months. It has never been more important for the neurological community to come together to improve treatment, care and support. And we have some exciting plans for the coming year to help do just that.
Consultation: Send in Your Comments on the NICE Rehab Guideline
We are preparing a response to the consultation on the draft guideline on Rehabilitation for Chronic Neurological Disorders Including Traumatic Brain Injury and need your input by 5pm 1st July 2021. All member organisations are invited to leave their comments. If you’d like to take part, please review the consultation documents and respond to the […]
Neurological Alliance: Collaboration is vital in implementing new Health and Social Care Data Strategy
The Neurological Alliance welcomes many of the commitments outlined in the Department of Health and Social Care’s draft data strategy published on 22nd June 2021. However, more needs to be done to ensure that people with neurological conditions and their support groups are directly involved in shaping these initiatives – we will be working with […]
