Two million people in the UK have a neurological condition, including for example those with Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis. In 2005, the Department of Health published the National Service Framework for Long-term Conditions to improve services for people with neurological conditions. Health spending on neurological conditions increased by 38% in real terms, from £2.1 billion in 2006-07 to £2.9 billion in 2009-10. Spending on social services for people with neurological conditions was an estimated £2.4 billion in 2009-10, and has remained flat since 2005-06. While there have been some improvements, such as reduced waiting times, services remain well below the quality requirements set out in the Framework.