More treatment options needed

Campaigner Alice Struthers

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Donald's story comes as a damning new report said people with neurological conditions in Scotland are struggling to cope - and many feel abandoned by the healthcare system.

The Neurological Alliance of Scotland’s survey, Today's Challenge, Tomorrow’s Hope, gathered over 1,000 responses from adults, children and carers, exposing widespread hardship and mental health strain.

Key findings show 64 per cent of adults are not coping well, while 87 per cent say their condition negatively impacts their mental health — up from 80 per cent in 2022. More than half feel unsupported by the NHS, and nearly one in three say they are not coping financially.