The Neurological Alliance of Scotland

05/10/2026

📣 New member announcement

A very warm welcome to Dravet Syndrome UK, our newest member!

Dravet Syndrome UK is an independent UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Dravet syndrome through three charitable objectives: Supporting families affected by Dravet Syndrome emotionally, practically and financially; Educating professionals to raise awareness and understanding of Dravet Syndrome; Funding medical research to increase understanding of Dravet Syndrome, improve its management, work towards better outcomes and hopefully one day find a cure.

Find out more about their work by visiting their website: https://www.dravet.org.uk/

01/10/2026

📣 New member announcement!

We are delighted to welcome National Tremor Foundation to NAoS.

The National Tremor Foundation (NTF) is an organisation that aims to provide help, support and advice to those living with all forms of neurological tremors irrespective of age.

The foundation is a charity dedicated to people with tremors – its mission is to provide advice, support, publish information and promote research.

The NTF was founded by Professor Leslie Findley (UK) and the late Professor William Koller (USA) in the two countries simultaneously in 1992. Subsequently, in 1994, the NTF became a separate registered charity in its own right (Charity No England and Wales: 1042013; Scotland: SCO54775).

Misguided beliefs and a lack of awareness mean that many people with this condition never seek medical care even though most would benefit from treatment. The NTF's website (tremor.org.uk) helps to provide information to support the thousands of people in the UK whose lives are affected by neurological tremors.

30/09/2026

2 weeks to go until Cerebral Palsy Scotland's annual conference in Glasgow.

The conference is inclusive for all those with experience of cerebral palsy, either directly, through family or professionally. The day is all about providing an opportunity for the cerebral palsy community to get together and share information and experience.

Find out more and register via their website: https://cerebralpalsyscotland.org.uk/get-involved/annual-conference/

There are only two weeks to go before the Cerebral Palsy Scotland Annual Conference 2026! We can’t wait to welcome you to the Crowne Plaza to explore our exhibitions and hear from our speakers.

Registration closing soon, sign up now to avoid missing out on your FREE delegate place! For more information about our programme of speakers and exhibitors, and to register to attend, visit the link in bio.

30/09/2026

It was wonderful to welcome members both in person and online to our AGM yesterday. It's not often we get to come together offline, so we really appreciate people travelling from across Scotland to attend.

A big thank you to Alison Brogan, Cyber Resilience Coordinator at SCVO, for joining us to share practical advice on staying safe online and improving cyber resilience for charities and individuals.

We're also incredibly grateful to Alzheimer Scotland for hosting us at their fantastic new National Centre in Edinburgh. It was inspiring to see the state-of-the-art facilities, including the Brain Health Hub, which have been thoughtfully designed to be dementia friendly.

23/09/2026

📢 We're recruiting!

The Neurological Alliance of Scotland (NAoS) is looking for a Freelance Membership & Engagement Officer to support our growing network of neurological charities across Scotland.

This varied and rewarding role will involve:
✅ Supporting and engaging with our charity members
✅ Managing membership administration and outreach
✅ Leading our social media and communications activities
✅ Producing our monthly newsletter and member updates
✅ Supporting campaigns, events and policy work

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and an excellent communicator, with strong writing and design skills and can manage a varied workload.

If you're passionate about improving the lives of people affected by neurological conditions and enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more here: https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001wnqzIAA/membership-engagement-officer

23/09/2026

📢 Missed our recent webinar on mental health and neurological conditions in children and young people?

A link to the recording is now available on our website: https://www.scottishneurological.org.uk/mental-health-cyp/

The webinar explored the often-overlooked relationship between neurological conditions and mental health in children and young people.

Aimed at professionals working with children and young people, the webinar looked at how neurological conditions can affect emotional wellbeing, behaviour and daily functioning, often in ways that are not immediately visible. Drawing on lived experience evidence and case studies, the session examined the challenges children, young people and families face in accessing appropriate support, including gaps in understanding and service provision.

It also shared practical insights, recommendations and resources to help professionals to better support children and young people they work with.

Our sincerest thanks to Gillian Mathewson, PANS+ Scotland, for delivering the presentation and Alison Phillipps, Craighalbert, for supporting the Q&A.

22/09/2026

This week is .

Migraine is a severe and complex condition with a wide variety of symptoms. For many people, the main feature is a painful headache. Other symptoms include disturbed vision, sensitivity to light, sound, smells, feeling sick and vomiting.

Migraine affects around one in seven people and, for many, it impacts all areas of life – from education and careers to personal lives and mental health.

Despite this, many are still not believed about the severity or impact of migraine.

New research from The Migraine Trust reveals the mental health toll of living with migraine as nine in ten people with migraine say they are not believed.

Watch the video below to understand the importance of being believed.

09/09/2026

Please take a moment to nominate the Neurological Alliance of Scotland in the Benefact Group's Movement for Good Awards.

Every nomination increases our chance of receiving a £1,000 award, helping us continue to champion better support and services for people living with neurological conditions across Scotland.

Thank you for your support! 💙

07/09/2026

Launched today, the Northern Ireland Neurological Charities Alliance's (niNCA) report 'Left Behind: The Price of Inaction on Neurology Reform', reveals that neurological conditions cost NI £2.72 billion every year (4.3% of their total GDP).

Behind that figure is an unsustainable strain on patients, families, and unpaid carers. But as the report shows, the solution is clear:

✅Investing £13 million annually over five years represents less than 0.16% of the health budget.
✅This modest investment could save nearly £870 million a year in avoided healthcare spending, boosted productivity, and essential support for unpaid carers.

niNCA are calling for the Minister of Health to prioritise and fully fund Neurology reform. You can read the full report and join their call for action here: https://shorturl.at/YnZ5v

28/08/2026

Do you support people living with neurological conditions in your work?

Our Neurological Conditions in the Community: Information for Professionals leaflet provides practical guidance for professionals working across health, social care, education, housing, employability, community services and the voluntary sector. The resource offers information on how best to support people living with one or more neurological conditions in their daily lives.

We have also developed resources for professionals supporting unpaid carers, as well as those working with children and young people affected by neurological conditions.

Explore our resources for professionals on our website: https://bit.ly/3UwoPIM