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The Neurological Alliance are asking parliamentary candidates to take the #NeuroPledge2019. It commits them to campaigning for improvements for people with neurological conditions, if they become an MP. Find out how you can get involved and write to your prospective MP.

The COordiNated Care Of Rare Diseases (CONCORD) research study is currently looking for patients, carers and healthcare professionals to share their priorities and views about the coordination of care for rare conditions, via their online survey. Survey closes Sunday 8th December.

There are 1.1 million disabled children in the UK, but the system designed to support them and their families is failing. The Disabled Children's Partnership want to hear from all parties and candidates, as we approach the general election, as to what they will do to mend the system. Find out how you can get involved.

11-year-old Jane Velkovski from North Macedonia, who has SMA, will be joining UNICEF and speaking at a global summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Children and young people will be there leading a call to action to protect and promote child rights.

It has been confirmed that CCGs are now able to set the time that individuals have to challenge an eligibility decision for NHS Continuing Healthcare, leading to a 'postcode lottery'.

SMA UK, MDUK and TreatSMA have launched this survey for the paediatric SMA Community to gather information about people’s experiences of trying to access nusinersen (Spinraza). Closing date is Sunday 1st December. An adult survey will follow in due course.