patient voice

September 11, 2024

Published: new optimal clinical pathway for neuromuscular conditions

A new optimal clinical pathway of care for neuromuscular conditions has been published. The pathway sets out what good treatment, care and support looks like for people affected by a range of neuromuscular conditions. The pathway was developed in collaboration with healthcare professionals and patient groups supporting people with neuromuscular conditions. Access the pathway here. […]
July 10, 2024

What has the #BackThe1in6 campaign achieved so far?

Thanks to your support, we’ve made some great progress towards improving support for people affected by neurological conditions, but we’re not stopping there. Here are some of the things you’ve helped to achieve through the #BackThe1in6 campaign so far. Please help to keep that momentum going! Achievements so far Thank you None of this would […]
January 31, 2024

Published: new optimal clinical pathways for neurological conditions

New optimal clinical pathways of care have been published for a range of neurological conditions, including epilepsy and neurological autoimmune diseases, and crosscutting pathways for neurogenetics and rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions. Access the pathways here. The pathways set out what good treatment, care and support looks like. This includes treatment and support for […]
A group of people discussing mental health. The man in the centre has a serious expression while the others look supportive.
July 7, 2023

What now for ICSs?

By Georgina Carr, Chief Executive of The Neurological Alliance I recently attended the NHS Confederation Expo, during which there was an empassioned plea from NHS England leaders to stick with Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) (including beyond the next General Election, which has to take place before January 2025). In parallel, the Government also published it’s […]
Members of the back the one in six hand-in delegation stand together. Big Ben is in the background.
July 5, 2023

#BackThe1in6: coproduction, collaboration and campaigning to create the Neuro Taskforce

The Neurological Alliance’s coproduction group of people affected by neurological conditions has been vital to our work over the last year. They have been a driving force behind the development of the #BackThe1in6 campaign and the petition calling on all UK governments to work together to create a Neuro Taskforce to improve workforce and services […]
December 1, 2022

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 […]