Survey results show early coronavirus impact on MS and Parkinson’s services
Neurology Academy have had a combined 133 UK-based responses to a short survey assessing the impact of coronavirus on multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s services at the start of the pandemic. The survey found that over half of all those who responded had some staff redeployed from within their service to cover other essential health […]
8 out of 10 report their dementia worsened during lockdown according to charity investigation
Eight out of 10 people living with dementia have experienced a deterioration in their symptoms during lockdown, announced Alzheimer’s Society yesterday. The charity, working with One Dementia Voice, have carried out an investigation of just under 2,000 individuals affected by dementia, and the findings are shocking. Aware anecdotally of the challenges of those with dementia […]
COVID vaccines have implications for MS disease-modifying therapies
“Vaccine readiness” has become a hot topic in MS, which is often treated with immunosuppressive drugs. In a recent webinar (held on 21st May) hosted by MS Academy, Professor Gavin Giovannoni and Professor David Baker discussed the likelihood of people living with MS being able to respond to a COVID-19 vaccine. At that time, just […]
Neurology Academy during the COVID-19 pandemic
On 23rd March 2020, our society was changed overnight. The announcement of a UK-wide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic meant a drastic change to everyone’s lives, and to our health service. Health professionals were redeployed to frontline services, regular clinics for diagnosis and review were suspended and frantic attempts to use telehealth and other […]
Advert: Part-time health writer wanted
Applications close on Friday, 24 July. We will review applications and respond next week (27-31 July). Neurology Academy is looking for another writer to join our small but bustling team in a part-time role. Experience of writing for different audiences, a familiarity with clinical language, and a passion to make a difference for those living […]
Huge impact on people living with dementia as COVID-related care home mortality rates are released
Over 60,000 care home residents died in the past few months, said a report released on 7th July by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Of those residents who died, 49.5% had a recorded pre-existing condition of dementia and Alzheimer disease. These shocking statistics suggest that almost 30,000 people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease […]
Study launches into physical movement and health-related quality of life during COVID-19
A team of researchers from the School for Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Birmingham have launched a study to understand the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity levels and health-related quality of life in adults with a physical disability. The study seeks to capture changes over time as the […]
Essential neurorehabilitation in the aftermath of COVID-19
The impact of coronavirus on our health service has been highly documented, but with the first wave passed, the burden has not lifted, but altered, in the form of rehabilitation. Earlier this week, we highlighted an article in Reuters which has since been echoed in multiple publications – the long-term implications of COVID-19 on a […]
Introducing our newest staff member and Interim Head of Parkinson’s Academy
Neurology Academy continues to expand as our work broadens, and we are pleased to welcome a new member of our team: Daiga Heisters. Having been responsible for leading the coordination of activities across the UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network, bringing together the professional community, Parkinson’s UK resources and the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s to […]
The long term implications of COVID-19 are becoming apparent
We have become increasingly aware, over the past few months, that the symptoms of COVID-19 are wider ranging than initially thought. A recent article in Reuters has highlighted the full extent of this, and called into question whether we are prepared, as a society, for the rehabilitative process that will be needed by many who […]
