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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 […]
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. […]
We want you! My Neuro Survey is now open
22 July 2024 People living with neurological conditions across the UK and Ireland are being asked to take part in the largest neurological survey to help improve vital services and support. The Neurological Alliance – a leading coalition of over 90 charities working to transform quality of life for people with neurological conditions – runs My […]
Neurological Alliance launches #NeuroChampion campaign ahead of UK 2024 General Election
As the UK prepares for the upcoming General Election on 4 July 2024, The Neurological Alliance and our members are launching a pivotal campaign to call on future MPs to use their voice to improve treatment, care, support and research for people affected by neurological conditions. Parliamentary support has never been more needed The #NeuroChampion […]
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 […]
Neurological conditions leading cause of ill health and disability globally
New research published in The Lancet Neurology has confirmed that neurological conditions are now the leading cause of ill health and disability globally. More than four in 10 of the world population lived with a neurological condition in 2021, approximately 3.4 billion people. 443 million years of healthy life lost Researchers calculated the overall “burden” […]