Our first Neuropharmacy MasterClass
In January this year, we ran our first ever Neuropharmacy MasterClass. The growing specialism is a complex and wide-ranging one, covering a vast range of roles and responsibilities, and this was fully reflected in our packed and practical programme. As Professor Gavin Giovannoni points out, the role of the pharmacist has evolved as the complexity […]
Getting prepped – where will your project take you?
The Neurology Academy’s unique blend of education puts a heavy emphasis on the practical, and integral to our Parkinson’s Advanced MasterClasses is the inter-module project. For some this can be an exciting opportunity to get stuck into an audit, or service development project that they have been waiting impatiently to carry out, but for others it […]
Dementia MasterClass Feedback
With our next Dementia MasterClass set to run in November of this year we wanted to share previous delegate’s experiences of the course. The overall course was awarded the highest level, a ‘5’ by 97% of attendees for both its quality and relevance, with over 80% assigning a level ‘5’ to the extent to which […]
MS 7.1 MasterClass: evaluated
Our MS MasterClasses are well established as ‘the’ course for budding MSologists, from the foundation course for trainees and those just starting their journey in multiple sclerosis healthcare, through to our advanced course for consultants and specialists looking to deepen their specialism still further. This MS Foundation MasterClass, a delegate gave our educational course a […]
The Invisible Cafe – a patient’s vision to effect change
Charing Cross Hospital provides services and support in Central London for thousands of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) from as far afield as Oxford, yet the nearest MS therapy centre is in Harrow. Last year, Roslyn Keiza had a chance encounter at her MS clinic at the hospital, where she met a person who […]
Let’s raise the bar for MS services
After ‘the Way Forward’ in November 2018, it was clear that whilst variation is perhaps not the enemy we initially thought, there are nevertheless a range of challenges facing the MS community around inequity and varied quality that need addressing. It was also clear that there are an array of potential ways to move forward, […]
Our Palliative Care MasterClass – as evaluated by you
Our Palliative Care MasterClass is one of our newest courses to date. Developed in response to delegate requests following Dr Ed Richfield’s course content on palliative care within the Parkinson’s MasterClass, the course goes into more depth and detail on the various aspects of palliative care in neurology from diagnosis to end of life. Examining […]
Proud finalists of the HSJ Partnership Awards
On Wednesday night we took our place amongst a host of brilliant organisations, all working in partnership with the NHS in various ways, all shortlisted for the HSJ Partnership Awards. The awards, designed to celebrate innovative, effective partnerships between the private sector, voluntary sector and health service, covered a variety of topics including education, service […]
Neurological Alliance reveals 1 in 6 people is living with a neurological condition
Startling new figures released this week highlight that more than one in every six people is living with one or more neurological conditions in the UK yet, despite this growing tide of need, the NHS is yet to respond in equal measure. The Neurological Alliance, the voice of over 80 UK organisations supporting people living […]
Brain Awareness Week 2019
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) coordinated by the Dana Foundation, is an opportunity for partners around the globe to share their research and educate people of all ages and backgrounds about the brain and the promise of brain research. The Neurology Academy, as neurological educators, are keen to cover as broad a picture of a condition […]
