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 […]
MS MasterClass project goes national
Rachelle Shafei attended an MS MasterClass last year, and when selecting her intermodule project, took the opportunity to tackle an unmet need both locally and nationally – the prevention of listeriosis in MS patients receiving alemtuzumab. The disease-modifying treatment (DMT) is one of several that people with multiple sclerosis can use to slow or even […]
Where neurology fits in the NHS long term plan
On 7 January, the NHS launched their long term plan for the future of healthcare in our country. In his speech presenting the NHS Long Term Plan (2019), Simon Stevens, CEO of NHS England, noted that ‘this past year we have celebrated 70 years of the NHS… [this plan] is about our 80th.’ Outlining the […]
Starting the new year on a high
We at the Neurology Academy are dedicated to delivering the very best educational experience to all our clients, whether through one of our MasterClasses, a roadshow or other supportive work. We put our heart into what we do, seeking to ultimately make a difference to people with neurological conditions through the clinicians who support them. […]
Shortlisted at HSJ Partnership Awards 2019 for Best Educational Programme for the NHS
The Neurology Academy is thrilled to announce that we've been shortlisted for the HSJ Partnership Awards 2019 in the category Best Educational Programme for the NHS! Our entry for this award is 'Addressing variation in MS services nationally through clinical engagement and collaboration'. This is done in a number of ways through our main MasterClass programmes and MS Variance meetings. [...]
Neurology patient experience survey
The Neurological Alliance is seeking responses to its third patient experience survey from people receiving treatment for neurological conditions in England. The survey aims to collect vital information about the experiences of treatment and care, social care and welfare received by people affected by neurological conditions. Please share this with your patients and professional networks […]
New year, new challenge – is our MS Foundation MasterClass what you’re looking for?
The new year can be a time of evaluation, of looking back. It can also be an exciting opportunity to start something new, or to build on existing skills to improve ourselves. If this new year has you thinking about a new professional challenge, our MasterClasses might be a good place to start. We offer […]
