In Scotland one million people live with a neurological condition that affects their daily life. Neurological conditions account for one in five emergency hospital admissions and one in eight GP consultations. A quarter of all disabled adults of working age have a neurological condition and the numbers of people with neurological conditions will grow sharply in the next two decades.
Being told you have a neurological condition is life changing, not just for the individual but for their friends and family too. Unfortunately, all too often people struggle to access the support they need at the beginning of their journey with a neurological condition.
On Wednesday 12th March, during Brain Awareness Week 2014, the Neurological Alliance of Scotland will hold their reception in the Scottish Parliament to raise awareness of neurological conditions. MSP Christina McKelvie will be hosting the reception and both a patient and health care professional will share their experiences of ‘breaking the news’. The Minister for Health MSP Michael Matheson will also be speaking at the event. There will be an exhibition of art work, quotes and stories displayed, created by people with different neurological conditions to creatively express their experiences.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
