'Get it on time' campaign
We launched 'Get it on time' to ensure that the
thousands of people with Parkinson's admitted into UK hospitals
each year get their medication on time - every time.
If people with Parkinson's don't get their medication on time, their ability to manage
their symptoms may be lost, for example
they may suddenly not be able to move, get out of bed or walk down
a corridor.
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We're currently petitioning the Scottish Parliament, calling on
them to urge the Scottish Government to ensure that NHS boards
support people with Parkinson's to get their medication on time,
every time, in hospital and at home.
We presented a petition, signed by 7,500 people, to the Scottish
Parliament on Tuesday 15 June 2010.
Find out more about the 'Get it on time'
Scotland campaign
Resources available
We've produced materials to help
people explain their complex medication needs to staff. It's often
something unrelated to Parkinson's that leads to a stay in
hospital. This can mean that people with Parkinson's are cared for
by staff with little expertise in the condition.
'Get it on time' washbag
If you or somebody you care about has Parkinson's, order a
free 'Get it on time' washbag.
The washbag contains a guide full of tips and advice and other
materials to help you stay in control of your medication during
your hospital stay.
It also contains a medication record you can use to keep up to
date with details of your medication regime, and useful local
contacts.
Order a washbag and other 'Get it on
time' materials
Help for hospitals
If you are
a hospital pharmacist, doctor or nurse, we can help you look at the
way you manage your patients with Parkinson's.
Best practice information, checklists and other resources are
available for hospitals to ensure people with Parkinson's get their
medication on time.
Read more on what hospitals can
do
Aims of the campaign
Thanks to the 'Get it on time' campaign, staff at my local hospital now understand that I need my medication on time and have improved the way they manage patients with Parkinson's.
We want:
- all staff working in hospitals to have a better understanding
of Parkinson's and why the timing of drugs is so crucial
- hospital staff to listen to people with Parkinson's, their
carers and families
- hospital pharmacies to make sure they always stock a broad
range of Parkinson's medication which is also easily
accessible
- people with Parkinson's to have the option to self-medicate
(control their own medication) if they are able to
- people with Parkinson's to get their medication on time
Yellow Card Scheme
If you experience delays or a missed dose of medication when
you're in hospital, we encourage you to tell the Medicines and
Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), using their Yellow Card Scheme
The Yellow Card Scheme is vital in helping the MHRA monitor the
safety of the medicines that are on the market.
You can also send a Yellow Card report to tell the MHRA about
suspected safety issues or side effects of medication.
Read more on the 'Get it on time' campaign:
Any questions?
Call our Campaigns team on 020 7932 1325 or email campaigns@parkinsons.org.uk
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