Annual Plan for 2006–07

The Neurological Alliance will advance the following three priorities:

1- National Medicines Strategy

We will advocate for and support the development of a National Medicines Strategy by pursuing Neurological Alliance principles of:

• best treatments, best outcomes
• the need to ration health resources is counter balanced by the states duty to its citizens
• sustainable access to medicines
• partnership with government/industry/consumer groups

We will advocate on this issue via the Access to Medicines Coalition

• By proactive participation & membership
  

2- NZ Disability Strategy

We will promote a review of the strategy to include the principle that disability is also a "health issue"

• By promoting the integration of health & disability models
  

We will support the review of the strategy but seek that that it is not restricted to implementation of the strategy

• By promoting a review of the overall strategy
  

3- Disability Supports & Delivery Mechanisms

We will support the review of disability support delivery systems (including NASC agencies) through our involvement in the NZ Carers Alliance, by promoting the Neurological Alliance principles of:

• simple flexible systems
• transparent processes
• operational accountability
• consistency of services nationwide
• appropriate training of all NASC workers