Working to advance neurosurgery across the North West
The North West Neurosurgery Network (NWNN) is a clinically led NHS Specialised Services Clinical Network connecting neurosurgery providers across the North West to improve access, outcomes, and patient experience.
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Recent news
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Low Volume High Complexity National Chordoma and Chondrosarcoma skull base National MDT
The North West Neurosurgery Network, hosted by Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, has launched its national multidisciplinary team meeting
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North West Neurosurgery Network chair Paul May receives MBE
Professor Paul May, Non-Executive Director at The Walton Centre, and former Consultant Neurosurgeon has been recognised in the 2026 New
Upcoming events
Board meeting
2pm – 18 June 2026
Board Meeting
2pm – 8th September 2026
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Our partners
We work with a range of partners to shape and achieve our strategy and plans.
We are accountable to:
- NHS England North West
- Health & Justice and Specialised Commissioning
- All Provider Senior Leadership Teams
We give assurance to:
The North West Integrated Care Boards
We are supported by:
NECS provide us with Data, Information, and Business Intelligence services and analysis
As our host, the NCA supports us with corporate services, such as finance, people, digital and procurement.
We work with:
- North West Regional Spinal Network
- All Neurosurgery Networks in England
- Other Networks in North West of England
- Neurosurgery and Spinal surgery Clinical Reference Group