NHS
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 […]
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 […]
