patient voice

October 21, 2024

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 […]
September 19, 2024

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 […]
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 […]