Neurology
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 […]
Children and young people affected by neuro conditions face difficulties accessing vital services and support
Children and young people affected by neurological conditions are facing difficulties accessing vital services and support, the latest analysis by The Neurological Alliance shows. The Neurological Alliance’s latest analysis of My Neuro Survey data highlights the experiences of children and young people (people under the age of 18) with neurological conditions or suspected neurological conditions. […]
LGBT people affected by neurological conditions report worse mental wellbeing, My Neuro Survey shows
Today we publish new analysis of My Neuro Survey responses that shows that people affected by neurological conditions and who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans often report worse experiences of care, including poor access to support for their mental wellbeing. Using data gathered through My Neuro Survey, the largest patient experience survey of […]
To the new Prime Minister, on behalf of the one in six
National political leadership to improve services for people affected by neurological conditions has never been more critical. With a new Prime Minister in post, and ministerial changes afoot, the Government has an opportunity to back the one in six people living with a neurological condition in the UK and bring about much needed change. We […]
