#BackThe1in6

Whooping and cheering outside Parliament
November 28, 2024

UK Government launches first ever forum to address gaps in treatment and care for people affected by neurological conditions

Today (Thursday 28 November 2024) Andrew Gwynne MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care, has announced a new UK-wide forum will be set up to find ways to improve care and support for people affected by neurological conditions.   The announcement follows a long-standing campaign led by The Neurological Alliance […]
October 21, 2024

Consultation on the future of the NHS in England launched today 

A consultation was launched today by the Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, and the Prime Minister ahead of a new 10-year plan for the NHS to be published next spring. The consultation is billed “the biggest national conversation about the future of the NHS since it was founded 76 years ago”.   The consultation […]
July 10, 2024

What has the #BackThe1in6 campaign achieved so far?

Thanks to your support, we’ve made some great progress towards improving support for people affected by neurological conditions, but we’re not stopping there. Here are some of the things you’ve helped to achieve through the #BackThe1in6 campaign so far. Please help to keep that momentum going! Achievements so far Thank you None of this would […]
Members of the back the one in six hand-in delegation stand together. Big Ben is in the background.
June 13, 2024

Neurological Alliance launches #NeuroChampion campaign ahead of UK 2024 General Election

As the UK prepares for the upcoming General Election on 4 July 2024, The Neurological Alliance and our members are launching a pivotal campaign to call on future MPs to use their voice to improve treatment, care, support and research for people affected by neurological conditions. Parliamentary support has never been more needed The #NeuroChampion […]
Three people talking animatedly on the set of Our Unique Brain.
January 10, 2024

“Inside Neurology: Our Unique Brain”: national media boost for neurological conditions

The Neurological Alliance has worked with ITN Business as part of their new news-style programme called “Inside Neurology: Our Unique Brain”.  The programme, produced by ITN Business in partnership with Alliance member organisation The Brain Charity, highlights the positive efforts being made to support people living with neurological conditions and their loved ones.  Neurological Alliance […]
Pen on paper, with an emphatic signature.
December 7, 2023

Alliance calls on new Health and Social Care Secretary for action to #BackThe1in6 

Together with over 35 member organisations, The Neurological Alliance has written to the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Victoria Atkins, calling for action to improve services and support for the one in six of us with a neurological condition.  No official response to petition supported by almost 20,000 people  The letter, […]