neurological conditions
What now for ICSs?
By Georgina Carr, Chief Executive of The Neurological Alliance I recently attended the NHS Confederation Expo, during which there was an empassioned plea from NHS England leaders to stick with Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) (including beyond the next General Election, which has to take place before January 2025). In parallel, the Government also published it’s […]
NHS workforce plan’s message on neuro unclear
On Friday, NHS England published its long awaited ‘NHS Workforce Plan’. This is the first time the government has asked the NHS to come up with a comprehensive workforce plan, labelled a “once-in-a-generation opportunity to put staffing on a sustainable footing and improve patient care”. Train, retain and reform The Plan sets out three key […]
#BackThe1in6: coproduction, collaboration and campaigning to create the Neuro Taskforce
The Neurological Alliance’s coproduction group of people affected by neurological conditions has been vital to our work over the last year. They have been a driving force behind the development of the #BackThe1in6 campaign and the petition calling on all UK governments to work together to create a Neuro Taskforce to improve workforce and services […]
Our response to the Major Conditions Strategy call for evidence
Today, The Neurological Alliance is submitting a response to the government’s call for evidence for the Major Conditions Strategy. The scope of the strategy as currently stated neglects to include hundreds of neurological conditions. Our response to the call for evidence addresses this. All members of the Alliance were invited to input into our response […]
New epilepsy service tool launched
The Neurological Alliance has today launched a new tool to help improve epilepsy services. The tool, developed in collaboration with epilepsy organisations, people affected by epilepsy and healthcare professionals, aims to be a ‘one stop shop’ for anyone interested in improving epilepsy care to find the evidence they need. Helping to make the case for […]
Over 19,000 people affected by neurological conditions and 100 organisations back Neuro Taskforce petition
The Neurological Alliance continues to call on the government to back the one in six people the UK who have a neurological condition and improve workforce and services for the neurological community. A delegation of people affected by neuro conditions, representatives from Alliance member organisations, and Alliance staff presented a petition to the Department of […]
