Neurology Academy

Multiple sclerosis for the general neurologist | Neurology Academy

Multiple sclerosis for the general #neurologist
🗓️ Tuesday, 5th May 2026
📍 Location: Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham

A practical update on the diagnosis and management of #multiplesclerosis and related inflammatory disorders. Register now ⬇️
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In November, we hosted our 8th annual Cutting Edge Science for #Parkinsons Clinicians meeting. Chaired by Dr Neil Archibald and Dr Lucia Ricciardi, the programme explored what Parkinson’s care might look like over the next decade. Read more: neurologyacademy.org/articles/cut...

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A moving session at #NNTM with Dr Czarina Kirk and Faye Boucher on #neuropsychiatry and psychology in neurology care. Thank you to Faye for sharing her experience of a #Parkinsons diagnosis and reminding us how important it is to normalise conversations about #mentalhealth.

Ailsa Willens at #NNTM on commissioning services for rare and ultra-rare conditions and new approaches to complex and specialised care pathways. #neurotransformation

Andy Barrick, CEO at Multiple System Atrophy Trust, spoke at #NNTM on Wednesday about how partnership working between the NHS and the VCSE should mean a "win, win, win".

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Great projects presented at #NNTM. Congratulations to the three finalists, and thank you to everyone who submitted a poster and shared their work with us. #neurotransformation

Building on the #workforce discussion, Georgina Carr outlined The Neurological Alliance's recommendations for actions: reform, train the future workforce, retain skilled staff and support delivery of the NHS 10-year plan.
#NNTM #neurotransformation

Full report available here: www.theabn.org/page/workforce

Addressing workforce challenges at #NNTM, with Dr Arani Nitkunan presenting data outcomes from the newly published ABN report "The State of the UK Neurology Workforce: Needs for a Population of 100,000"

How can #neurology and #stroke services work better together?
Dr Anthony Pereira showed why stroke is part of neurology, and explored how training and service pathways can improve collaboration. #NNTM

Claire Ogley, senior implementation manager @nhsgirft.bsky.social, outlined the GIRFT Neurology programme priorities, shared national data on current waiting times, and set out the next phase of work.
#NNTM #neurotransformation

"The only constant is change."
Dr Niranjanan Nirmalananthan introduced the national #neurology service specification and set the context for strengthening neurology care in a changing NHS.
#NNTM #neurotransformation

Welcome to the 3rd annual National Neurology Transformation Meeting in Birmingham today, with 170 in attendance. #NNTM #neurotransformation

The meeting is hosted in partnership with The Neurological Alliance. Thank you to all our sponsors for their support. neurologyacademy.org/events/meeti...

Dr Tom Russ - Blog – Which medical specialty should treat and research dementia? Which medical specialty should lead dementia care and research Dr Tom Russ explores how neurology geriatrics and old age psychiatry each contribute

A Neurologist, a Psychiatrists, a GP and a Geriatrician Walk into a memory clinic... who should be diagnosing the patient? Turns out collaboration is the best diagnosis.

Read this new blog from Dr Tom Russ.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-which-m...

When brain meets bladder: Neurogenic lower… | Neurology Academy

Join us on Friday 16th January at 11:00 GMT for our #Uroneurology Academy webinar "When brain meets bladder: Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction: Explained and managed"

Register here:
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Reflecting on a year of impact, change and… | Neurology Academy As we look back on the past year, it is impossible to sum it up in simple terms. It has been a year of extraordinary commitment, meaningful impact and collective effort – but also one marked by loss, ...

2025 has been a year of extraordinary commitment, meaningful impact and collective effort – but also one marked by loss, change and significant challenge.

Reflecting on a year of impact, change and community:
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Thank you to Julie Bliss for an update on current work at the #Nursing and Midwifery Council.
To have your say on the future of the NMC Code and revalidation, you can take part in their survey here: www.nmc.org.uk/standards/fu...

MS Trust CEO Lucy Taylor shared the charity's new updated strategy for 2025-2030, and initial findings from the 360 View MS workforce study. #MSAcademyScotland

Jo Anderson highlighted current @mssocietyscot.bsky.social programmes, local support groups and resources available for the #multiplesclerosis community across Scotland, and opportunities to collaborate and strengthen support together. #MSAcademyScotland

Today we’re at Trades Hall in Glasgow for our #MultipleSclerosis Nurse Academy Scotland meeting "Leading MS care together: supporting nurses through transformative and challenging times"

#MSAcademyScotland
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Reflections from ECTRIMS 2025: collaboration,… | Neurology Academy Attending the recent 41st meeting of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) in Barcelona, on 24-26th September 2025, was an inspiring opportunity to learn, s...

Now that we’ve had a moment to reflect, here are our highlights and takeaways from ECTRIMS 2025: neurologyacademy.org/articles/ref...

Wonderful event yesterday in Sheffield - many thanks to @neurologyacademy.bsky.social for the invitation to speak about some of the considerations around "curing" #Parkinsons

Such a fascinating meeting - I learnt a lot about brain imaging, PD genetics & infusion devices - I can recommend attending

Another day, another Academy event! Today we're hosting the second module of MS Advanced MasterClass 22 in Sheffield.
#multiplesclerosisMC @ruthstross.bsky.social

Thank you to Dr Chris Lambert, principal research associate at @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social for a great session yesterday at #PDCES: Towards better diagnosis - how to make the best use of imaging.

“Can we cure Parkinson’s?” Dr Simon Stott shared trials to look out for, why next year might be an important one for potential treatments, and some food for thought around what a cure might look like. @scienceofpd.bsky.social #PDCES

A fascinating session with Dr Ellen Bradley on psilocybin as a potential treatment for depression in #Parkinsons, looking at current evidence, safety considerations, and what her research shows so far. #PDCES

First session today: "Gene testing for the clinician – who, what and why?" with Dr Raquel Real, senior clinical research fellow at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and honorary consultant neurologist, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. #PDCES

Welcome and introduction with our chairs Dr Neil Archibald and Dr Lucia Ricciardi, outlining the road map for today. #PDCES

Welcome to Cutting Edge Science for #Parkinsons Clinicians 2025! We're going live shortly, join the livestream on our website: neurologyacademy.org/events/meeti...

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It’s not all about movement. This morning @drsandythomson.bsky.social explored non-motor issues in Parkinson's. An important session for understanding the whole picture of the condition. #ParkinsonsMC