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Neurological Alliance seeks national recovery plan as waiting times soar
Over 10,000 people have been waiting for over a year for neurology or neurosurgery appointments, recent data analysed by the Neurological Alliance has shown. The news comes following a debate in the House of Lords on the impacts of the pandemic on people with neurological conditions and services. The Neurological Alliance has analysed data released […]
NeuroLifeNow app reveals mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
NeuroLifeNow is a new app that supports people with neurological conditions to share their recent experiences of care via a monthly questionnaire. It provides an invaluable source of up to the minute data of how people with neurological conditions are faring. The app is a joint initiative between the Brain and Spine Foundation and the Neurological Alliance. Mental […]
National neurology and neuroscience leaders warn of a perfect storm for services for people with neurological conditions resulting from the pandemic
The National Neuroscience Advisory Group (NNAG) has today launched their report, entitled ‘Lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic: Priorities in care for people with neurological conditions’
NHS reform blueprint published
Today sees the publication of a government white paper on an NHS reform aimed at improving service integration. The proposals, if implemented, would put Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) on a legal footing. They would also enable NHS England to delegate or transfer the commissioning of certain specialised services to ICSs singly or jointly, or for NHS England to […]
New digital tool to encourage people with neurological conditions to share their experiences
Yesterday the Brain and Spine Foundation and the Neurological Alliance launched a new mobile app and website to support people with neurological conditions to more easily share their experiences of care. The app, ‘NeuroLifeNow’ has been designed in response to service disruptions in neurological treatment, care and support exacerbated by Covid-19. The pilot, which launched […]
NICE Quality Standard on suspected neurological conditions published
Today the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published its ‘Suspected neurological conditions: recognition and referral‘ Quality Standard. The Standard is intended to support more effective and timely diagnosis of people with possible neurological conditions, and contain six areas for specific improvement and information about how these may be measured. The Standards […]
