neurological conditions
Government announces £375 million investment in neurodegenerative conditions research
On Sunday (14th November) the government announced £375 million of investment over the next five years to fund projects to improve our understanding and treatment of a range of neurodegenerative conditions, including Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Parkinson’s disease dementia and Lewy’s Body dementia. The announcement comes after the success of the United to End MND […]
We want you! My Neuro Survey is now open
People living with neurological conditions across the UK are being asked to take part in the largest neurological survey to help improve vital services and support. The Neurological Alliance – a leading coalition of over 70 charities working to transform quality of life for people with neurological conditions – runs My Neuro Survey every two […]
Government announces plans to tackle NHS waiting lists and social care crisis
The UK Government has announced plans to reform health and care, in a bid to reduce elective care waiting lists in the NHS and address the ongoing crisis in social care. The plans include a new ‘Health and Care levy’, which the Government estimates will raise an additional £12 billion per year on average to […]
Making the Health and Care Bill work for people with neurological conditions
The Health and Care Bill presents an important opportunity to bring about much needed improvements to the health and care services that many people with neurological conditions rely on. If designed and delivered properly, the integration agenda at the heart of the Bill could make it easier for people with neurological conditions to access joined […]
UPDATE: 12–15-year-olds with “severe neuro-disabilities“ to be offered COVID-19 vaccine
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) have advised that some children aged 12 and over who are at increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19 should be offered the vaccine. Those identified by the JCVI as being eligible for the vaccine include children aged 12 and over with severe neuro-disabilities, Down’s syndrome, immunosuppression […]
Over 10,000 people waiting over a year for neurological services, Neurological Alliance analysis reveals
Analysis of NHS data carried out by the Neurological Alliance – a coalition of more than 80 organisations including the MS Society, Parkinson’s UK and MND Association – shows that the number of people waiting over a year for a neurology and neurosurgery appointment has risen by 9000% in just 13 months. In February 2020, 38 people had been waiting for a […]
