National Clinical Director
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, […]
Leading alliances urge clarification on impact of proposed NHS reforms on neurological and rare condition services
On behalf of their collective membership of over 200 organisations, Genetic Alliance UK, The Neurological Alliance, and the Specialised Healthcare Alliance have written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP and NHS England Chief Executive Sir James Mackey, seeking urgent clarification on details regarding the proposed reintegration of NHS England into the Department of Health and […]
Published: new optimal clinical pathway for neuromuscular conditions
A new optimal clinical pathway of care for neuromuscular conditions has been published. The pathway sets out what good treatment, care and support looks like for people affected by a range of neuromuscular conditions. The pathway was developed in collaboration with healthcare professionals and patient groups supporting people with neuromuscular conditions. Access the pathway here. […]
New clinical leadership to lead transformation in neuroscience
The Neurological Alliance welcomes the appointment of new national clinical directors in neurology, spinal surgery and neurosurgery announced today. Dr Niranjanan Nirmalananthan, Consultant Neurologist at St George’s Hospital, has been appointed National Clinical Director (NCD) for Neurology. Mr David Cumming, Consultant Spinal Surgeon, East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has been appointed NCD for Spinal […]
NHS England and NHS Improvement publish roadmap for delegation of specialised services
NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) have set out their plans to delegate responsibility for a range of services to an ‘Integrated Care System’ (ICS) level. This means that many services that are currently planned and commissioned at a national level (i.e. specialised) will now be planned and commissioned at a regional level. The ‘Roadmap […]
NHS England and NHS Improvement to appoint new National Clinical Directors for neuroscience
NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) have confirmed they will appoint new National Clinical Directors (NCDs) for neurology, and neurosurgery and spinal surgery. A long time coming The roles are an important step in tackling the significant unwarranted variation in treatment, care and support for the 1 in 6 living with a neurological condition in […]
