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Inequalities: GP Patient Survey highlights need for national neuro plan
The NHS’s own measure of patient experience shows people with neurological conditions continue to face significant inequalities in access to and experience of care, highlighting the need for a national plan for neurological conditions. More than 25,000 people living with a neurological condition responded to the 2026 GP Patient Survey, making it one of the […]
New analysis exposes year long waits: Alliance urges government action on neuro workforce
As new analysis from The Telegraph highlights the scale of pressures facing neurological services, The Neurological Alliance is continuing to call for urgent action from the Government to address the neuro workforce shortage, publishing an open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The Alliance and 36 of its member organisations […]
A fine balance: can the Health Bill improve neurological care?
Our Chief Executive, Georgina Carr, considers the risks and opportunities the Health Bill presents for people affected by neurological conditions. The Government’s Health Bill proposes some of the biggest structural changes to the NHS in a generation. Supporters argue the reforms will reduce bureaucracy and support more integrated care. Critics warn they risk creating disruption […]
Sector-wide support for a Modern Service Framework for neurological conditions
Nearly 40 organisations from across the neurological community have endorsed a new report from The Neurological Alliance and the MS Society calling on the Government to deliver a dedicated Modern Service Framework (MSF) for neurological conditions. A major opportunity for neurological care reform The report, Neurological Conditions: The Case for a Modern Service Framework, argues […]
First UK Neuro Forum meeting identifies shared challenges in neurological care
This first ever UK Neuro Forum meeting was held this week. The Forum was announced by the UK Government at the end of 2024, following the #BackThe1in6 campaign led by The Neurological Alliance together with The Neurological Alliance of Scotland, Wales Neurological Alliance and the Northern Ireland Neurological Charities Alliance and supported by over 100 […]
Record support from MPs at Parliamentary Neuro Reception
On Thursday 16 January, 35 MPs or their representatives from across the UK attended the Parliamentary Neuro Reception hosted by The Neurological Alliance: the largest number of Members of Parliament (MPs) or representatives to attend an Alliance event in its 30-year history. The event was held to raise awareness of neurological conditions in Parliament and […]
