Neurology
Autonomy and accountability in Integrated Care Systems: unpacking the Hewitt Review and Health & Social Care Select Committee report
In November 2022 the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced a review into the oversight of governance of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) chaired by former Secretary of State for Health and current Chair of Norfolk and Waveney ICS, Patricia Hewitt. The findings of the review were published yesterday (04/04/2023) and are available in full here. The Health […]
Major Conditions Strategy is a golden opportunity to improve support for people affected by neurological conditions, charities urge
44 organisations from across England are today urging the Secretary of State for Health and Care, Stephen Barclay, not to leave the one in six people affected by neurological conditions behind, and make sure they are included as part of the forthcoming Major Conditions Strategy. The Neurological Alliance – a leading coalition of over 90 […]
Department of Health and Social Care commits to improved diagnosis and education for rare conditions
A year on from the publication of the first Rare Diseases Action Plan for England, the Department of Health and Social Care has issued a 2023 action plan. This second action plan includes 13 new actions “to ensure that everyone living with a rare disease gets the treatment, care and support they need”. The action […]
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care publishes plans for Major Conditions Strategy
Yesterday the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care published a Written Ministerial Statement on plans for a Major Conditions Strategy in England. We welcome the emphasis placed on person-centred care, recognition of the need for services to work together to deliver positive outcomes, and the focus on mental health and ending health disparities. […]
NHS England publishes 2023/24 priorities and guidance
NHS England (NHSE) published their 2023/24 priorities and operational planning guidance on 23 December 2022. The full guidance is available here. The document outlines key priorities for NHS spending and focus for the year ahead. The guidance sets out 30+ objectives for 2023/24, including: Improving waiting times, access to mental health support Importantly, the guidance […]
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 […]
