Neurology
New GIRFT Clinical Leads Appointed to Drive Improvements in Neurology Services
The Neurological Alliance welcomes the appointment of two new clinical leads to NHS England’s Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme to lead work on improving adult neurology services in England. Dr Niranjanan Nirmalananthan (St George’s University Hospitals NHS Trust and current NHS England National Clinical Director for Neurology) and Dr Adrian Wills (Nottingham University […]
Neurological Alliance response to the NHS 10-Year Plan
The Government today published its new 10-Year Plan for the NHS. The Plan sets out the Government’s vision to move care closer to home, harness digital innovation, and prioritise prevention of ill health. Plan strong in ambition and requires collaborative implementation We welcome elements of the Plan that could improve outcomes for people affected by […]
Just One in Three Say NHS Care Meets Their Needs: New Survey Exposes Gaps in services for people affected by neurological conditions
People living with neurological conditions across England are being failed by a health system that is struggling to meet even basic needs, according to new findings from My Neuro Survey, the largest patient experience survey of its kind. Published today by The Neurological Alliance, the survey reveals that just 1 in 3 respondents felt the […]
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 […]
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 […]
