National Neurology Transformation Meeting 2026

The 2025 National Neurology Transformation Meeting highlighted progress in integrating acute and community care. The 2026 programme will build on this momentum and tackle some of the most complex areas of service delivery, including improving transition for young people moving from paediatric to adult neurology services, embedding neuropsychiatry and psychology into care pathways, strengthening collaboration between stroke and neurology services, and meeting the needs of people with rare and ultra-rare conditions.

Delegates will hear from national leaders, innovative service teams, and patient representatives who are delivering change on the ground. The meeting will explore what ICB-led commissioning means in practice, how it can drive integration, and how services can adapt to meet the needs of diverse populations.

Following the success of the 2024 and 2025 meetings, this year’s event continues to provide a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and showcasing practical solutions that can be adapted across different health systems. Recordings from the 2025 sessions remain available as a valuable reference for background and context.

This change brings both opportunities and challenges, particularly in tackling the widespread unwarranted variation in service provision identified in the Neurology GIRFT Report (2021) and the persistent inequities in access and experience highlighted in My Neuro Survey.

• Inspiring ideas & practical solutions – Hear from leading experts and trailblazers who are shaping the future of neurology, with a strong focus on community-based care. Discover real-world strategies and proven models you can adapt and apply within your own practice, service, or organisation.

• Actionable insights on health equity – Learn how to tackle inequalities in neurology care, with sessions exploring data-driven approaches, targeted interventions, and community engagement that make a measurable difference for patients and families.

• Collaboration & networking – Connect with colleagues from across the country, share experiences, and build relationships that last beyond the meeting. You’ll find a welcoming space to exchange ideas and spark new collaborations.

• Showcasing innovation – Explore the latest developments in digital health, integrated care, and multidisciplinary teamwork. See how others are overcoming challenges and delivering better outcomes for people with neurological conditions.

• A voice in shaping the future – Your insights matter. NNTM is a platform where every attendee can contribute to the conversation and help set the priorities for the year ahead.

Join us at NNTM 2026 and leave inspired, connected, and equipped to drive meaningful change in your community. This is more than just a meeting — it’s a movement. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

Cost of the meeting

Thanks to our sponsors, this meeting is free to attend. Sponsor details will be listed once confirmed.

Travel

Available to all delegates, the bursary relating to travel will cover up to £75 for standard train fare (we kindly request where possible that you book specific trains to save cost) or mileage (45p per mile).

After we have confirmed your attendance at the meeting, upon request, you will be provided with a form to apply for a bursary.

An accommodation bursary is available for accommodation on 3rd February if your travel time exceeds 2 hours. Please get in touch with our team events@neurologyacademy.org for information.

Please note the following additional conditions:

• The decision to issue the bursary is at our discretion.

• It is your responsibility to book your own travel and accommodation.

• Receipts for proof of purchase must be provided for us to process payment. Any travel (other than mileage) or accommodation costs that are submitted without a receipt will not be paid.

• The completed form must be returned to us within 30 days after the meeting, along with the necessary receipts to enable us to process payment. Any requests outside the 30 days will automatically be rejected

Abstracts may focus on any area of neurology service transformation, particularly where innovation and integration are driving system-level change. Suggested themes include:

• Turning data into action – translating insights from system datasets, dashboards, or research into service improvement.

• Improving acute and liaison neurology services – reducing delays, improving flow, and enhancing patient experience.

• Addressing inequalities in neurological care – tackling variation in access, experience, or outcomes.

• Workforce modelling and solutions – innovative approaches to recruitment, retention, training, and skill mix.

• Mental health pathways in neurology – integrating psychological and neuropsychiatric care.

• Partnership working – collaboration with voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) partners.

• Enhancing community neurology services – improving long-term management, rehabilitation, and patient support.

• Stroke care integration – aligning neurology and stroke pathways for better outcomes.

• Delivering specialised neurology care closer to home – new workforce models, pathway redesign, and virtual care solutions.

• Embedding patient and carer voice – co-design, peer support, and shared decision-making approaches.

Abstracts should be structured to highlight:

• The background / context of the project
• The problem being addressed
• The intervention(s) evaluation & impact

Presentation & awards

• All accepted abstracts will be presented as digital e-posters on our online platform with a selection also being presented at the meeting on a poster board.

• All registered participants will be offered the chance to participate in voting to establish a shortlist final three.

• Three shortlisted abstracts will be invited to present a 3-minute presentation live at the National Neurology Transformation Meeting on 4th February 2026 at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham.

• The winner will be chosen by the meeting peers and faculty and announced at the meeting.

We encourage you to keep these qualities in mind when preparing your submission.

Based on 2025 feedback, successful posters should:

• Use clear, concise headings and avoid dense text.

• Include key learning points transferable to other services.

• Highlight patient/carer perspectives and measurable service user outcomes.

Abstract guidance

• Maximum length: 300 words

• Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF

• Structure:

  1. Background / context

  2. The problem being addressed

  3. Intervention(s)

  4. Evaluation & impact – include measurable outcomes and patient/carer feedback where available

Faculty will assess abstracts for clarity, innovation, scalability, and impact.

Poster

Posters must be A1 size. Those posters selected to be displayed at the meeting can request the Academy to print their posters at no cost. The Academy can provide assistance and a poster template which can be downloaded here.

Submissions selected by the faculty for poster presentation at the meeting will be invited to do so during the breaks, next to their poster.

If you have any questions about this meeting or would like more information please contact: events@neurologyacademy.org