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What does the NHS Medium-Term Planning Framework mean for neurological conditions?
Georgina Carr, Chief Executive of The Neurological Alliance (England), writes: NHS England has published its new Medium-Term Planning Framework (2026–29) setting out how the NHS intends to deliver the ambitions of the 10-Year Health Plan for England. As ever, the detail matters, and while there’s a lot to welcome, there are also reasons for concern, […]
Record support from MPs at Parliamentary Neuro Reception
On Thursday 16 January, 35 MPs or their representatives from across the UK attended the Parliamentary Neuro Reception hosted by The Neurological Alliance: the largest number of Members of Parliament (MPs) or representatives to attend an Alliance event in its 30-year history. The event was held to raise awareness of neurological conditions in Parliament and […]
Consultation on the future of the NHS in England launched today
A consultation was launched today by the Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, and the Prime Minister ahead of a new 10-year plan for the NHS to be published next spring. The consultation is billed “the biggest national conversation about the future of the NHS since it was founded 76 years ago”. The consultation […]
Alliance report explores the role of patient experience in improving NHS services
A new report published by The Neurological Alliance today highlights the appetite amongst voluntary sector organisations, healthcare professionals, NHS commissioners and managers to ensure patient experience is considered a core measure of NHS performance. The report, “Are we listening? The role of patient experience in supporting and informing service improvement in the NHS” is available […]
NHS England Operational Planning Guidance for 24/25 published
Last week, just days before the new financial year, NHS England published its Priorities and Operational planning guidance for 2024/25. You can read the full document here. The document outlines key priorities for NHS spending and focus for the year ahead. The guidance is important, as it sets out key areas of activity for the […]
“Inside Neurology: Our Unique Brain”: national media boost for neurological conditions
The Neurological Alliance has worked with ITN Business as part of their new news-style programme called “Inside Neurology: Our Unique Brain”. The programme, produced by ITN Business in partnership with Alliance member organisation The Brain Charity, highlights the positive efforts being made to support people living with neurological conditions and their loved ones. Neurological Alliance […]
