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Parkinson's Foundation MasterClass 49 | Neurology Academy

Virtual places available for #Parkinsons Foundation MasterClass 49!

🗓️ 30th September – 1st October 2025

This course is perfectly suited to the whole MDT, particularly those in the early years of their practice or new to Parkinson's.

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What does the public think about preventing dementia, MS & Parkinson’s? @denpru-qm.bsky.social has just released findings from our YouGov poll, surveying 1,700 people in England, to explore attitudes to neurological prevention: bit.ly/3TwiN7l

Just one week left to sign the open letter from The Neurological Alliance urging the Government to take action for the 1 in 6 people in the UK living with a neurological condition.

Read the letter and add your name here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

From reactive to proactive: Lived experience and… | Neurology Academy

From reactive to proactive management: lived experience and the nursing role in #multiplesclerosis care.

Our recent webinar, in partnership with @ms-uk.bsky.social and @rcnneuro.bsky.social, is now available to watch on demand on our website!
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A legacy of leadership and innovation: Peter… | Neurology Academy After more than two decades of exceptional leadership and innovation, Dr Peter Fletcher has officially handed over his role as academic director of Parkinson's Academy, marking the end of an era and t...

After 23 years of leading #Parkinsons Academy, Dr Peter Fletcher has officially handed over the reins. We surprised him with a celebration dinner during our recent Parkinson's Advanced MasterClass.

Read more on our website: neurologyacademy.org/articles/a-l...

Thank you Peter! 💙

Breakthrough Alzheimer's drugs too pricey to be offered on NHS Two breakthrough Alzheimer's drugs cost too much and have too little benefit for NHS use, review finds.

Hard to know how I feel about this news about #dementia #treatment. These #DMTs for #Alzheimer’s just aren’t very effective, and the #NHS isn’t ready to deliver them a scale even if they were. In that sense, it’s hard to argue with the decision. But… 1/5

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Carers Week 2025: recognising and supporting the… | Neurology Academy Uniquely practical education, producing specialist clinical leaders and transforming local healthcare.

This #CarersWeek, let’s remember: unpaid carers are the backbone of community care. They save the system billions, but at personal cost. As healthcare professionals, we must do more to identify, include and support them. Read more: neurologyacademy.org/articles/car...

Circular logo with six colorful hands forming a ring: red, green, purple, blue, orange, and black. In the center, blue text reads "CARING ABOUT EQUALITY." Above the circle, "Get involved" is written in blue, and below it, "9-15 June 2025." The bottom right shows the "Carers Week" logo with the same dates.

Join us in supporting Carers Week this year and in saying ‘We care about equality for carers’ #CarersWeek

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It's great to welcome back delegates for Module 2 of the 8th #Dementia MasterClass! Today we covered a mix of different topics including vascular dementia, less common aspects, rarer forms, YOD, and post-diagnostic support.
#dementiaMC

#Dementia Academy Masterclass module 2, day 1- excellent talks about sensory impairment, rapidly progressive cognitive syndromes, young onset dementia, and impact of alcohol - and on now, presentations of delegates’ QI projects before voting for the winner takes place!
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Just 2 weeks to go until the 6th national #multiplesclerosis conference for primary care in Scotland & we still have places available! Do you know someone who might be interested in attending?

🗓️ Thu 19th June 2025
📍 Trades Hall, Glasgow

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Are you a UK healthcare professional working with people living with #multiplesclerosis? Share your experiences by completing this short survey on promoting physical activity in MS care: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/pilot-...

@kwilson2.bsky.social

Last chance to register for the 6th national MS conference in Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Open to all healthcare professionals who support people with #multiplesclerosis.

🗓️ Thursday 19th June 2025
📍 Trades Hall, Glasgow

Sign up here: neurologyacademy.org/events/meeti...

Navigating MS together: building better pathways… | Neurology Academy World MS Day 2025 shines a light on the diagnostic journey in multiple sclerosis (MS), calling on the global community to share stories, raise awareness and campaign for change. At Neurology Academy, ...

Today is #WorldMSDay! In our latest article we talk about the diagnostic journey in #multiplesclerosis and how we can build better pathways through research, education and collaboration. Read more ⬇️
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6th national MS conference for primary care in… | Neurology Academy

Only 3 weeks to go until the 6th national MS conference in Scotland and we still have a few places available! Open to all healthcare professionals who support people with #multiplesclerosis.

🗓️ Thu 19th June 2025
📍 Trades Hall, Glasgow

Register now ⬇️
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In 4 weeks we're hosting the 6th national #multiplesclerosis conference in Scotland. This event is open to all health and social care professionals who support people living with MS.

🗓️ Thu 19th June 2025
📍 Trades Hall, Glasgow

Please share! ⬇️
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From reactive to proactive: Lived experience and… | Neurology Academy

Last chance to register for our MS Academy webinar today at 4pm in partnership with @ms-uk.bsky.social and @rcnneuro.bsky.social. This webinar is for all #nurses who care for people living with #multiplesclerosis.

🗓️ Thu 22nd May at 16:00

Register now ⬇️
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What does living with #Parkinsons really feel like? An interactive, eye-opening session with Jane Rideout from the Parkinson's UK Excellence Network that got everyone moving. #ParkinsonsMC

Dr Lara Teare walked us through the nuances of differential diagnosis and how clinical imaging supports the identification of atypicals. #ParkinsonsMC

We're back at Halifax Hall in Sheffield for #Parkinsons Advanced MasterClass 48! Over 30 delegates in the room, a packed agenda and expert speakers lined up for 2 full days of learning and networking. Dr Ed Richfield welcomed our delegates this morning. #ParkinsonsMC

This is terrific news. Congratulations to Ed and many thanks to Peter for his leadership over the last few years.
Our Masterclasses provide invaluable education and development for doctors, PDSNs and therapists supporting people living with PD. It’s an honour to be a small part of this vital work.

Dr Ed Richfield appointed academic director for… | Neurology Academy We’re delighted to share that Dr Ed Richfield is stepping into the role of academic director for the Parkinson’s Advanced MasterClass, starting with this week’s MasterClass 48 module 1.A familiar face...

We’re delighted to share that Dr Ed Richfield is stepping into the role of academic director for the #Parkinsons Advanced MasterClass, starting with this week’s MasterClass 48 module 1. A huge congratulations to Ed on stepping into this new role!

Read more:
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This afternoon at MS Foundation MasterClass 21, Dr David Paling and Liz Woodhead discussed how to manage #MSrelapses, treatment options and running effective relapse clinics.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for two fantastic days of learning! #multiplesclerosisMC

A dynamic MDT session at MS Foundation MasterClass 21 with Dr Rhian Raftopoulos and Rachel Dorsey-Campbell, exploring disease modifying therapies through practical case studies.
#multiplesclerosisMC

Dr Gemma Maxwell and Noreen Barker led a great session on MS epidemiology, covering prognosis, family planning, genetics and how to approach difficult conversations with patients and families. #multiplesclerosisMC

How can MRI help in diagnosing #multiplesclerosis? Academic director Dr Wallace Brownlee explored the role of MRI in differential diagnosis yesterday at the MS Foundation MasterClass.
#multiplesclerosisMC

Welcome to Sheffield for the MS Foundation MasterClass 21! It's great to have so many healthcare professionals here who want to learn about #multiplesclerosis as a specialism.

#multiplesclerosisMC

Join MS-UK, the Royal College of Nursing Neuroscience Forum and the Neurology Academy for a free webinar designed to help you feel more confident and equipped to support people living with multiple sclerosis (MS).

🗓 22 May 2025
🕓 4pm - 5.15pm (BST)
📍 Online via Zoom

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International Nurses Day 2025: Our nurses. Our… | Neurology Academy On 12th May, the global nursing community comes together to celebrate International Nurses Day – a moment to recognise the incredible work nurses do, to pause and reflect, and most importantly, to lis...

Today is #InternationalNursesDay – a day to celebrate #nurses and, more importantly, to listen. With growing pressures and shortages, especially in #neurology, nurses must be at the heart of shaping healthcare’s future.
#ind2025

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6th national MS conference for primary care in… | Neurology Academy

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new Academy in Scotland. While this isn’t a new initiative, we’re proud to deliver our first event under this Academy, the “6th national MS conference for primary care in Scotland” on 19th June in Glasgow.
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