NHS spending watchdog slams ‘inconsistent’ rehab access for brain injured

Health leaders have called for a more consistent approach to rehabilitation for people who have had a brain injury and those with other neurological conditions (Alamy/PA) -

People with neurological conditions across England face “widespread variation” when accessing rehabilitation care, a leading health body has said.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said that people with neurological conditions, including those with brain and spinal cord injuries, can see their condition “decline” if they do not have consistent support.