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NHS England publishes guidance for the development of ICB joint plans
NHS England have published “Guidance on developing the joint forward plan (JFP)”. This guidance supports integrated care boards (ICBs) and their NHS trusts and foundation trusts to develop their first 5-year joint forward plans (JFPs) with system partners. Given that integrated care boards will now be responsible for commisioning the majority of services for people […]
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 […]
Mini budget update: new Chancellor reverses many measures
In a statement today (Monday, 17 October 2022), Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt announced that the Government will no longer be proceeding with many of the tax cuts previously planned. A planned cut to income tax to 19% in April 2023 will no longer go ahead, with income tax remaining at 20% for now. […]
Children and young people affected by neuro conditions face difficulties accessing vital services and support
Children and young people affected by neurological conditions are facing difficulties accessing vital services and support, the latest analysis by The Neurological Alliance shows. The Neurological Alliance’s latest analysis of My Neuro Survey data highlights the experiences of children and young people (people under the age of 18) with neurological conditions or suspected neurological conditions. […]
LGBT people affected by neurological conditions report worse mental wellbeing, My Neuro Survey shows
Today we publish new analysis of My Neuro Survey responses that shows that people affected by neurological conditions and who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans often report worse experiences of care, including poor access to support for their mental wellbeing. Using data gathered through My Neuro Survey, the largest patient experience survey of […]
To the new Prime Minister, on behalf of the one in six
National political leadership to improve services for people affected by neurological conditions has never been more critical. With a new Prime Minister in post, and ministerial changes afoot, the Government has an opportunity to back the one in six people living with a neurological condition in the UK and bring about much needed change. We […]
