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    14 September 2007

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Association of British Neurologists

Professional organisation, which aims to promote education in, and to advance the neurological sciences, including the practice of neurology in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

British Association of Neuroscience Nurses

Professional organisation which aims to promote the highest standards of care; encourage and give the opportunity for exchange of ideas; and to encourage interest and awareness of the special needs of neuromedical and neurosurgical patients.

British Society of Rehabilitation Medicines

The British Society of Rehabilitation Medicine is a learned society representing doctors who practice in Rehabilitation Medicine. 

Care Services Improvement Partnership

The Care Services Improvement Partnership supports positive changes in services and in the wellbeing of vulnerable people with health and social care needs.

Carers UK

Carers UK is the voice of carers and is the only carer-led organisation working for all carers.

Commission for Social Care Inspection

Launched in April 2004, the Commission for Social Care Inspection is the single, independent inspectorate for all social care services in England.

Expert Patients Programme

NHS-based self-management training programme giving people living with long-term chronic conditions the confidence, skills and knowledge to manage their condition better and be more in control of their lives on a day-to-day basis.

General Practitioners with a Special Interest

General Practitioners with special interests supplement their generalist role by delivering a high quality, improved access service to meet the needs of a single PCT or group of PCTs.

Healthcare Commission

Independent inspection body for both the NHS and independent healthcare with a wide range of responsibilities, all aimed at improving the quality of healthcare.

Joint Neurosciences Committee

Umbrella ogranisation, bringing together representatives of the British professional associations/societies in the clinical neurosciences.

Long-term Medical Conditions Alliance

Umbrella organisation for national voluntary organisations working to meet the needs of people with long-term health conditions.

The Neurological Alliance

The Neurological Alliance unites charities working to improve the quality of life of all those in the UK living with a neurological condition.

NICE

Independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on the promotion of good health and the prevention and treatment of ill health.

Primary Care Neurology Society

Network organisation supporting primary care professionals with an interest in neurology. Offers regular up to date information on new developments in clinical management and patient care across a range of neurological conditions.

Society of British Neurological Surgeons

Professional organisation which focuses on the study and advancement of neurosurgery.

Skills for Care

Adult social care workforce strategy body (formerly Topss England) led by employer networks and other care interests.

Skills for Health

Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the health sector, covering the NHS and independent sectors; all roles and functions within the sector, including doctors and dentists, and covering the UK.

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Long-term conditions information strategy

This aims to ensure that implementation of the quality requirements in the National Service Framework (NSF) for Long-Term Conditions is facilitated by the availability of the appropriate information for patients, families and carers, the general public and care professionals.

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