neurological conditions
Neurological conditions leading cause of ill health and disability globally
New research published in The Lancet Neurology has confirmed that neurological conditions are now the leading cause of ill health and disability globally. More than four in 10 of the world population lived with a neurological condition in 2021, approximately 3.4 billion people. 443 million years of healthy life lost Researchers calculated the overall “burden” […]
Unpacking the 2024 England Rare Disease Action Plan
Rare Disease Day 2024 (29/02/2024) saw the publication of the third England Rare Disease Action Plan. Rare conditions are individually rare but collectively common, affecting 1 in 17 people in the UK at some point in their lifetime. Almost half of the 7,000 known rare conditions are neurological. The latest action plan builds on the […]
Too costly to wait: provide care and support now and reduce the economic impact of neurological conditions
Blog by Georgina Carr, Chief Executive of The Neurological Alliance. This week new research from the Economist Unit, sponsored by Roche, found that neurological conditions cost at least £96 billion annually – and that these costs could be reduced by more than £30 billion, if care was improved, and existing options for treatment and care […]
New research shows that implementing existing solutions could reduce the financial impact of neurological conditions by £30 billion
New research released this week shows that neurological conditions are costing the UK 4.3% of its GDP, equivalent to £96 billion a year.1 The report, produced by The Economist Impact Unit and commissioned by pharmaceutical company Roche, suggests that implementing existing interventions could reduce the financial impact of these conditions by £30.8 billion.1 Implementing existing […]
Published: new optimal clinical pathways for neurological conditions
New optimal clinical pathways of care have been published for a range of neurological conditions, including epilepsy and neurological autoimmune diseases, and crosscutting pathways for neurogenetics and rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions. Access the pathways here. The pathways set out what good treatment, care and support looks like. This includes treatment and support for […]
“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 […]
