What Neurology Academy does

Neurology Academy is a UK-based private education provider founded in 2002 that delivers specialist training in neurological conditions to clinicians, specialist nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and service managers, predominantly within the NHS. The company organises its offering into 16 specialist academies covering conditions including Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, dementia, epilepsy, motor neurone disease, Lewy body, neuromuscular (including SMA), neuropharmacy, palliative care, spasticity, uro-neurology, and a leadership track, plus a network managers programme for service commissioners. Its core product is the MasterClass: in-person residential (and increasingly virtual) two-module programmes featuring intermodule workplace projects, mentorship, and project presentations, supplemented by webinars, Bitesize sessions, on-demand virtual courses, Fireside Chats, and annual conferences. MasterClass programmes are approved by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom and award Category 1 CPD credits, with the Advanced MasterClass earning 27 credits in 2024.

The underlying delivery technology is a digital learning platform combining on-demand course hosting, live and on-demand webinar streaming, virtual MasterClass infrastructure, and website-based account management with manual NHS-email verification. Distribution is via direct registration on the website, with NHS UK attendees accessing courses free of charge (funded through sponsorship and partnership), while international attendees pay course fees (for example, £15 including VAT for Fireside Chats). Pharma-sponsored webinars and satellite symposia (for example, Profile Pharma Ltd sponsorship of Parkinson's bowel and bladder sessions) add a sponsorship revenue layer, with editorial independence preserved. Commercial reach extends internationally through the International Neurology Academy, the International Dementia Academy South Asia (covering Bangladesh and India), and the International Virtual MasterClass. Strategic partnerships span the Movement Disorder Section of the British Geriatrics Society (founding, 2002), Parkinson's UK, NHS England, The Neurological Alliance, MS Trust, UKCPA Neuroscience Branch, and the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians. Cumulative metrics include 24,500+ attendees educated, 347 events delivered across the academies, and 7,800+ trained specialists from the Parkinson's Academy alone. The company is led by Managing Director Sarah Gillett, with Jamie McGregor as Director of Policy, Intelligence and Operations and Dr Peter Fletcher serving as Academic Director Emeritus.

Name

Neurology Academy

Legal name

Neurology Academy

Website

https://neurologyacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Neurology Academy is a UK-based specialist education provider founded in 2002, operating 16 condition-specific academies that deliver CPD-accredited MasterClasses, webinars, and on-demand courses to NHS clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, and service managers in neurology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Professional Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

Keywords

• Medical education
• Continuing professional development
• Healthcare training
• Neurology specialisation
• Clinical masterclasses

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Course fees - NHS UK: Free education for NHS healthcare professionals practising in the UK. Courses are funded through sponsorship, partnership with healthcare organizations, and potentially NHS England support.
2. International course fees: International healthcare professionals pay course fees, such as £15 (incl. VAT) for Fireside Chats courses. This represents a small revenue stream for non-NHS participants.
3. Webinar sponsorship: Webinars receive sponsorship from pharmaceutical companies like Profile Pharma Ltd. The sponsor supports the event but has no input into educational content or organisation (satellite symposiums may be designed and delivered by sponsors).
4. CPD accreditation fees: MasterClass programmes are approved by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom and awarded CPD credits, adding credential value and potentially supporting continued professional development funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Neurology Academy delivers specialist medical education to UK NHS healthcare professionals and international clinicians through 16 condition-specific academies. Its core offering is the MasterClass programme, a two-module residential or virtual course combined with intermodule workplace projects, mentorship, and ongoing peer support. Education is delivered through live events, on-demand courses, webinars, and Bitesize sessions across neurological conditions including Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, dementia, epilepsy, and neuropharmacy.

Product overview

Neurology Academy is an innovative education provider operating as a platform of 16 specialist academies offering multi-format educational programmes for clinicians, specialist nurses, and allied health professionals. The portfolio includes in-person MasterClasses (Foundation and Advanced levels), virtual and on-demand courses, webinars, and Bitesize sessions. The academies cover neurological conditions including Parkinson's (the founding Academy established in 2002), Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, Epilepsy, Motor Neurone Disease, Lewy Body dementia, Neuromuscular conditions (including SMA with national care pathways), Neuropharmacy, Palliative Care, Spasticity, Uro-neurology, and Neurology Network Managers for service managers. All two-module MasterClasses include mandatory intermodule workplace projects with mentorship. Education is led by an academic Faculty of practising clinicians within each condition's Academy, with the MasterClass programmes approved by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dementia Academy: Academy focused on dementia care, brain health clinic blueprint, and mild cognitive impairment
• Epilepsy Academy
• International Neurology Academy
• Lewy Body Academy
• MND Academy
• MS Leaders Academy
• Multiple Sclerosis Academy
• Neuromuscular Academy
• Neuropharmacy Academy
• Parkinson's Academy
• Palliative Care Academy
• Spasticity Academy
• Uro-neurology Academy
• Neurology Network Managers

Products and services

• MasterClasses
• Virtual and On-Demand Courses
• Webinars
• Bitesize Sessions
• Parkinson's Academy
• Dementia Academy
• Multiple Sclerosis Academy (MS Academy)
• Neuropharmacy Academy
• Neuromuscular Academy
• Epilepsy Academy
• MND Academy (Motor Neurone Disease Academy)
• International Neurology Academy
• Neurology Network Managers

Quantifiable outcome

• 24,500+ healthcare professionals educated across 24 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Movement Disorder Section of the British Geriatrics Society (BGS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002The Parkinson's Academy MasterClass was originally established by the Movement Disorder Section of the British Geriatrics Society (BGS) in 2002, representing the founding partnership for what would become Neurology Academy.
• Parkinson's UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParkinson's UK has commended the educational style of Academy MasterClasses for providing unique clinical skills enhancement and service development.
• NHS EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NHS England for National Neurology Transformation Meeting delivered in partnership with NHSE and The Neurological Alliance. Senior representatives from NHSE/I speak about current issues at network meetings.
• The Neurological AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with The Neurological Alliance for National Neurology Transformation Meeting and broader neurology service transformation initiatives.
• Parkinsons Disease Nurse Specialist Association (PDNSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization currently endorsing or previously endorsed an Academy event, project or resource.
• Cure Parkinson'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization currently endorsing or previously endorsed an Academy event, project or resource.
• The Alliance of Scottish Parkinson's Nurse Specialists (ASPNS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization currently endorsing or previously endorsed an Academy event, project or resource.
• UKCPA Neuroscience BranchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeuropharmacy Academy works closely with the UKCPA (UK Clinical Pharmacy Association) neuroscience branch. The supportive pharmacist network developed by the Academy maintains close ties with UKCPA.
• LMSPN (Long-term Neurological Conditions MCN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization currently endorsing or previously endorsed an Academy event, project or resource.
• MyawareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization currently endorsing or previously endorsed an Academy event, project or resource for Myasthenia Gravis.
• UP – The Adult Cerebral Palsy MovementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the Neuromuscular Academy. Provides resources for clinicians and GPs, including GP leaflets and annual self-check forms for adult cerebral palsy.
• MS TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRuth Stross, Director of services and health professional lead at MS Trust, serves as Honorary academic director of nursing and allied health professionals at Neurology Academy. Strong collaborative relationship in MS education.
• Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United KingdomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMasterClass programmes are approved by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom. Advanced MasterClass awarded 27 category 1 CPD credits.
• Profile Pharma LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWebinar sponsor for Managing bowel and bladder problems in Parkinson's. Sponsor has had no input into educational content or organisation. Second session is satellite symposium designed and delivered by sponsor.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Medscape Education: Medscape is a global online CME/CPD platform reaching millions of physicians across specialties including neurology. Closely comparable digital-first accredited medical education model serving HCPs worldwide.
• EPG Health: EPG Health delivers independent medical education for HCPs globally, including e-learning and CME programs across therapeutic areas. Comparable independent medical education business serving pharma and HCPs.
• BMJ (British Medical Journal): BMJ is one of the largest providers of CME/CPD for UK and global clinicians, including BMJ Learning. Directly comparable as a healthcare-professional education publisher offering accredited continuing professional development content.
• Doctors.net.uk: Doctors.net.uk is the UK's largest professional network for verified doctors, offering CPD modules, learning content, and sponsored education. Comparable UK HCP-only education and community platform.
• NB Medical Education: NB Medical is a UK-based provider of accredited GP and primary care education, including hot topics courses and CPD events. Comparable as a UK-focused HCP education provider with live events and on-demand content.
• touchIME: touchIME provides independent, accredited medical education (CME/CPD) for HCPs across multiple specialties, including neurology. Comparable independent medical education model with sponsorship-funded free content for clinicians.

Broad incumbents

• Royal College of Physicians of London: The RCP runs its own CPD-accredited educational programs, conferences, and specialty training for physicians. Comparable as an incumbent CPD provider in the same audience, though it operates as a professional membership body rather than a commercial education business.
• Springer Healthcare: Springer Healthcare delivers medical communications, CME, and HCP education across multiple therapy areas. Comparable as a broad medical education and communications business serving pharma and clinicians.
• Cogora: Cogora is a UK healthcare media and education group operating across HCP audiences via brands like Nursing in Practice and Pulse. Comparable as a multi-brand HCP education and media business in the UK.

Regional players

• MS Trust: MS Trust provides education, resources, and CPD-accredited training for HCPs working in multiple sclerosis, and is already a strategic partner of Neurology Academy. Directly comparable condition-specific HCP education provider with overlapping faculty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheNeuroAcademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neurology-academy-limited

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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