NHS long term plan
Inequalities: GP Patient Survey highlights need for national neuro plan
The NHS’s own measure of patient experience shows people with neurological conditions continue to face significant inequalities in access to and experience of care, highlighting the need for a national plan for neurological conditions. More than 25,000 people living with a neurological condition responded to the 2026 GP Patient Survey, making it one of the […]
Millions can’t wait: Alliance asks public to support National Neuro Plan
The Neurological Alliance is asking members of the public to show their support for a national plan for neurological conditions by adding their signatures to an open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The open letter calls on government to introduce a Modern Service Framework for neurological conditions. Modern Service […]
A fine balance: can the Health Bill improve neurological care?
Our Chief Executive, Georgina Carr, considers the risks and opportunities the Health Bill presents for people affected by neurological conditions. The Government’s Health Bill proposes some of the biggest structural changes to the NHS in a generation. Supporters argue the reforms will reduce bureaucracy and support more integrated care. Critics warn they risk creating disruption […]
Sector-wide support for a Modern Service Framework for neurological conditions
Nearly 40 organisations from across the neurological community have endorsed a new report from The Neurological Alliance and the MS Society calling on the Government to deliver a dedicated Modern Service Framework (MSF) for neurological conditions. A major opportunity for neurological care reform The report, Neurological Conditions: The Case for a Modern Service Framework, argues […]
New report: Alliance urges action to ensure the NHS can deliver a rapidly expanding pipeline of neurological treatments
The Neurological Alliance has published a new briefing calling on government and NHS leaders to strengthen neurology services so the health system is ready to deliver new and emerging treatments. The report, Future-proofing neurology services: what emerging treatments mean for people, services and policy in England, highlights rapid advances in neuroscience that are beginning to […]
Neuro must be prioritised in elective recovery as NHS waiting times remain high
The Neurological Alliance is warning that people affected by neurological conditions are at risk of avoidable harm as they continue to face long delays for diagnosis and treatment unless neurology and neurosurgery are prioritised within national elective recovery plans, following the latest NHS waiting times data published today. Neurology and neurosurgery falling short of national waiting time targets The latest NHS […]
