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NHS England sets out national standards to improve neurology care for adults
NHS England has today published a landmark “Specialised Neurology Services Service Specification” for adult care, setting out – for the first time – minimum service requirements for both specialised neurology services and core (ICB commissioned) neurology services across the country. This is a major step forward for the estimated one in six people in England […]
New GIRFT Clinical Leads Appointed to Drive Improvements in Neurology Services
The Neurological Alliance welcomes the appointment of two new clinical leads to NHS England’s Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme to lead work on improving adult neurology services in England. Dr Niranjanan Nirmalananthan (St George’s University Hospitals NHS Trust and current NHS England National Clinical Director for Neurology) and Dr Adrian Wills (Nottingham University […]
Neurological Alliance response to the NHS 10-Year Plan
The Government today published its new 10-Year Plan for the NHS. The Plan sets out the Government’s vision to move care closer to home, harness digital innovation, and prioritise prevention of ill health. Plan strong in ambition and requires collaborative implementation We welcome elements of the Plan that could improve outcomes for people affected by […]
Just One in Three Say NHS Care Meets Their Needs: New Survey Exposes Gaps in services for people affected by neurological conditions
People living with neurological conditions across England are being failed by a health system that is struggling to meet even basic needs, according to new findings from My Neuro Survey, the largest patient experience survey of its kind. Published today by The Neurological Alliance, the survey reveals that just 1 in 3 respondents felt the […]
Chair of the Neurological Alliance awarded British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025
The Neurological Alliance is proud to confirm that Cath Stanley, Chair, and Chief Executive of the Huntington’s Disease Association, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025 for her services to people affected by Huntington’s disease. The BEM is a significant accolade, awarded for distinguished service to local communities, […]
Register now: One Brain: Integrating Neurological and Mental Health Services
Register now for the “One Brain: Integrating Neurological and Mental Health Services” conference taking place on Monday 16th June, from 09.30 – 16.30 at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, 21 Prescot Street, London, E1 8BB. Reserve your place for free before Friday 30th May here: https://forms.office.com/e/DG5f5KJifj This event is being organised by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Faculty of […]
