HARG were asked by Lincolnshire County Council to undertake an independent health needs assessment for people living with neurological conditions in the county. A health needs assessment is a way in reviewing the current resources available to meeting the needs of a specific population. The review looked at adults over the age of 18, and young adults moving into adult services. It covered a range of neurological conditions, including stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis, among others. Lincolnshire County Council had previously undertaken a separate review looking at the needs of people with dementia, so dementia was not included within this study.
The aim of this report was to:
- Establish how many people in Lincolnshire are affected by neurological conditions, and how this compares with other parts of the UK;
- Review what we already know about the needs of people with neurological conditions;
- Explore what current services exist to meet the needs of people with neurological conditions;
- Understand the views of service users, their carers, voluntary groups and healthcare professionals on neurological services;
- Identify examples of good practice in services, but also see if any needs were not being met;
- Make recommendations to those who plan and deliver healthcare locally.
University of Lincoln, College of Social Science Research
Prof Mo Ray, University of Lincoln, School of Health and Social Care
Dr Kelly Sisson, University of Lincoln, School of Health and Social Care
Thomas George, University of Lincoln, School of Health and Social Care
Emily Scott, University of Lincoln, School of Health and Social Care