Neuro Changemakers operates on four levels – Individual, Community, Systems, Society – to drive transformational change for everyone in the UK affected by a neurological condition. Everything we do is based on listening to you. The aims and outcomes for people living with a neurological condition, and their family and carers are outlined below:
AIMS | OUTCOMES |
Your individual outcomes | |
Aim 1: Dramatically improve your quality of life | 1. Report improved levels of self-confidence and self-worth |
2. Feel that your daily reality and lived experience is recognised, used, and valued as a form of expertise, insight, and learning | |
3. Report increased levels of hope and optimism | |
4. Value the access to Brain and Spine Foundation's free, professional services | |
Your shared community outcomes | |
Aim 2: Enable self-help and peer support networks | 1. Feel part of a community that understands and respects you |
2. Reduce loneliness and isolation | |
3. To understand better how to access local public services | |
4. Feel that your experiences, needs and preferences are valid; and express and use them more in shaping your care | |
System outcomes (Health & Social care) | |
Aim 3: Dramatically improve treatment and care | 1. The community is motivated to campaign for change |
2. Person-centred design shapes service delivery in health and social care | |
3. Improved waiting times are enshrined in health and care performance standards | |
4. Specialist neurology hubs established in all major UK hospitals | |
Society outcomes | |
Aim 4: Neuro is recognised as a serious public health issue | 1. People affected by neurological conditions report less stigma and discrimination |
2. You have power, and your voice is listened to | |
3. Employers and public places make reasonable adjustments for people affected by neurological conditions | |
4. A National Plan for Neurology is in place by 2024 |