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Publications: Professionals

Free publications and resources for health and social care professionals who work with people affected by Parkinson's

All of the items can be ordered free of charge - and most can be downloaded.

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The Professional's Guide to Parkinson's DiseaseThe professional's guide to Parkinson's disease

A guide recommending best practice for health and social care professionals working with people with Parkinson's



Signs and Symptoms DVDParkinson's disease - a signs and symptoms guide DVD

A DVD to help healthcare professionals make presentations on Parkinson's



Caring for people with Parkinson's - support for general practiceCaring for people with Parkinson's - support for general practice

Leaflet outlining the education, training and information we provide for GPs and practice nurses and also the information and support we can provide to their patients



Caring for your patient with Parkinson's coverCaring for your patient with Parkinson's

A booklet for hospital staff explaining symptoms and treatments of Parkinson's and how to give your patient the highest quality of care



Caring for your resident with Parkinson'sCaring for your resident with Parkinson's

A booklet for care home staff explaining the symptoms of Parkinson's and how to improve the wellbeing of residents with the condition



Your patient with Parkinson's: providing evidence to benefits assessors coverYour patient with Parkinson's: providing evidence to benefits assessors

A resource to help professionals fill in supporting evidence for benefits for patients with Parkinson's



Essence of Care bookletEssence of care - continence care for people with Parkinson's disease

A resource pack to help healthcare professionals improve the care they provide to people with Parkinson's who have continence and bowel problems



Information sheetThe Keeping Moving Parkinson's exercise programme

An information sheet for physiotherapists and other health and social care professionals, explaining the rationale behind our Keeping Moving exercise programme



Get It On Time ideas for action: healthcare professionalsGet It On Time ideas for action: healthcare professionals

A good practice guide for healthcare professionals, to help people with Parkinson's get their medication on time



Get It On Time hospital checklistGet It On Time hospital checklist

A checklist charting key standards and indicators and how they relate to people with Parkinson's



Get It On Time - Medicine management for patients with Parkinson's DVDGet It On Time - Medicine management for patients with Parkinson's DVD

A DVD for hospital ward staff explaining how important it is that people with Parkinson's get their medication on time, and what steps can be taken to ensure this happens



'Get it on time' - Medicine management for residents with Parkinson's DVDGet It On Time - Medicine management for residents with Parkinson's DVD

A DVD for care home staff explaining how important it is that people with Parkinson's get their medication on time, and what steps can be taken to ensure this happens



'Get it on time' stickersGet It On Time stickers

These stickers can be used and distributed to promote our Get It On Time campaign

 

Quick reference cards (UK) and guidance notes for physiotherapistsQuick Reference Cards (UK) for physiotherapists

Cards providing standardised guidance for physiotherapists working with people with Parkinson's



Occupational therapy for people with Parkinson's: Best practice guidelinesOccupational therapy for people with Parkinson's: Best practice guidelines

Best practice guidelines for occupational therapists working with people with Parkinson's - produced by The British Association and College of Occupational Therapists in partnership with Parkinson's UK



Best practice guideline for dietitians on the management of Parkinson'sBest practice guideline for dietitians on the management of Parkinson's

Guidelines for dietitians working with people with Parkinson's - produced by the British Dietetics Association in association with Parkinson's UK



Non-motor symptoms questionnaireNon-motor symptoms questionnaire

A questionnaire for people with Parkinson's to complete before visiting their doctor or Parkinson's nurse to help assess non-motor Parkinson's symptoms



Impulsive and compulsive behaviour in Parkinson's monitoring and information toolImpulsive and compulsive behaviour in Parkinson's monitoring and information tool

A document to record discussion between healthcare professionals and a person with Parkinson's about impulsive and compulsive behaviour



Drug treatments for Parkinson's A2 posterDrug treatments for Parkinson's A2 poster

A poster that shows all types of medication used to treat Parkinson's. This is for healthcare professionals to display in their workplace.



Drug treatments for Parkinson's pocket guideDrug treatments for Parkinson's: a pocket guide

A pocket reference guide to Parkinson's drugs. The information is shown on a fold-out concertina, which fits into a credit card-sized wallet.



Parkinson's: Key information for hospital pharmacistsParkinson's: Key information for hospital pharmacists

A booklet for hospital pharmacists giving ways to improve the management of Parkinson's medication in hospitals



Parkinson's information folder for professionalsParkinson's information folder for professionals

An information pack for health and social care professionals containing helpful guides and leaflets for those working with people with Parkinson's



Pointers for Parkinson'sPointers for Parkinson's - guidelines for commissioning in a new era

A guide explaining the importance of planning for quality neurology services and local care services for people with Parkinson's 



Parkinson's nurses: affordable, local, accessible and expert care. A guide for commissioners in EnglandParkinson's nurses: affordable, local, accessible and expert care. A guide for commissioners in England

For NHS and social care commissioners and managers in England, showing the contribution Parkinson's nurses play in delivering cost-effective, quality care



Parkinson's nurses: a guide for commissioners in Northern IrelandParkinson's nurses: a guide for commissioners in Northern Ireland

A report for commissioners and planners in Northern Ireland, showing the significant contribution Parkinson's nurses make to the local delivery of care for people with Parkinson's



Front cover of report - Parkinson's nurses in Scotland: providing effective, safe, person-centred careParkinson's nurses in Scotland: providing effective, safe, person-centred care

A report for commissioners and planners in Scotland, highlighting how Parkinson's nurses help save the NHS money



Parkinson's nurses - affordable, local, accessible and expert care. A guide for planners in WalesParkinson's nurses - affordable, local, accessible and expert care. A guide for planners in Wales

A report for planners and providers demonstrating the contribution Parkinson's nurses make to the local delivery of care for people with Parkinson's in Wales

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