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Face-to-face & virtual services through which people with MS, Parkinson’s & other neuro-degenerative conditions can participate in activities tailored to their life, health needs, commitments, giving them resilience to deal with future challenges, whilst helping them recover from the impact of Covid
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Situation
10% of UK population have a neurological condition, & this group has the lowest health-related quality of life of any long term condition. NHS options for support are limited & remain uncertain due to the pandemic. COVID restrictions have caused worsening symptoms, & increased isolation, loneliness, stress & anxiety. Many individuals remain uncertain about returning to face-to-face. Diagnosis of a neurological condition can be difficult to accept & support is sometimes hard to access.
Solution
COVID meant we developed new virtual ways to offer services; they became a lifeline & now create options to change more lives. We’ll build on learnings to create a ‘Virtual Centre Hub’ & deliver a broad, cohesive range of regular, reliable support for the future combining face-to-face & virtual exercise options, phone support & counselling, giving choice & flexibility. Awareness raising & partnerships will mean we reach more people, particularly hard to reach due to location, finance, mobility.
