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<p>As set out in <em>Implementing the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health</em>
the expansion of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies services will focus on
people with long term conditions, including neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s,
and/or medically unexplained symptoms. New psychological therapy provision will see
physical and mental health care provision co-located. Therapy will be integrated into
existing medical pathways and services – either primary care, or secondary care services
including neurology.</p><p>Although the majority of people with Parkinson’s can be
cared for through routine access to primary and secondary care, NHS England commissions
the specialised elements of Parkinson’s care that patients may receive from 24 specialised
neurological treatment centres across England. Within these centres neurological multidisciplinary
teams ensure patients can access a range of health professionals, including neurologists,
neurosurgeons, clinical nurse specialists, psychologists, and that they can receive
specialised treatment and support, according to their needs.</p><p>The Neurology Advisory
Group will ensure that there is system alignment and a national approach when considering
the recommendations, which will be of benefit to patients.</p><p>NHS England is also
working with the Neurological Alliance, following the publication on 5 July 2017 of
their report on mental health and neurological conditions, <em>Parity of esteem for
people affected by neurological conditions: meeting the emotional, cognitive &
mental health needs of neurology patients</em>.</p><p>A copy of the report is attached.</p>
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