One Brain: Integrating Neurological and Mental Health Services
The Royal College of Psychiatrists, Faculty of Neuropsychiatry, British Psychological Society, Division of Neuropsychology and The Neurological Alliance (England) co-hosting the “One Brain: Integrating Neurological and Mental Health Services” conference on Monday, 16th June 2025 This event addressed services for children, young people and adults living with a neurological condition.
The event was kindly supported by the Association of British Neurologists (ABN) and the British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA).
The conference brought together clinical leaders, service managers, voluntary sector representatives, and policy makers to explore and discuss the integration of neurological and mental health services, including specialist services for emotional, cognitive and behavioural support. The aim is to enhance care pathways across regions and address the complex challenges faced by individuals living with neurological conditions.
With thanks to our presenters and to all who took part
Speakers and Panellists
- Dr George El-Nimr, Chair, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Faculty of Neuropsychiatry
- Dr Lade Smith CBE, President, Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Jane Allberry CBE, Expert by experience
Chair: Georgina Carr, The Neurological Alliance
- Dr Ed Beveridge, Presidential Lead, Physical Health, Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Dr Niran Nirmalananthan, National clinical director for adult neurology, NHS England
- Professor Ingram Wright, Chair, Division of Neuropsychology
Chair: Cath Stanley, Chief Executive, Huntington’s Disease Association
- Dr Michael Dilley, The optimal clinical pathway for mental health
- Dr Mark Griffiths, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
- Professor Eileen Joyce, UCL
- Professor Ingram Wright, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust
Chair: Tony Thornburn, Behcets UK Patient and Public Voice representative,
- Dr Czarina Kirk, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Faculty of Neuropsychiatry
- Dr Phil Yates, British Psychological Society
- Dr Jane Hassell, British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA)
- Dr Marianne Novak, Association of British Neurologists (ABN)
Chair: Sarah Rawlings, Executive Director of Research and External Affairs, MS Society
- Dr Niran Nirmalananthan, National clinical director for adult neurology, NHS England
- Dr Annmarie Burns, Brainkind
- Tom Shillito, Epilepsy Action
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