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Parkinson's audit

Lorraine Savory, Parkinson's nurse, with placard 'My service delivers expert care'Our annual Parkinson's audit helps healthcare organisations measure their services for people with Parkinson's against national guidelines.

Every healthcare organisation that takes part receives a full analysis of their own service and how this compares with other anonymised organisations.

The results highlight strengths and weaknesses - helping organisations to improve and develop their services for people with Parkinson's.

The 2011 Parkinson's audit ran until 30 November.

Thank you to the all the healthcare organisations around the UK who took part and helped make it the biggest Parkinson's audit so far.

The results of the 2011 Parkinson's audit will be available in mid 2012.

The Parkinson's audit

Our Parkinson's audit helps healthcare trusts to:

  • evaluate their Parkinson's services against national guidelines
  • compare their Parkinson's services to others around the UK
  • highlight strengths and weaknesses in their current services
  • develop an action plan to improve services for people with Parkinson's

How the Parkinson's audit makes a difference

Almost 1 in 5 people newly diagnosed with Parkinson's are not being referred to a Parkinson's nurse.

Parkinson's audit 2010 results

In 2010 our audit helped 53 trusts or equivalent organisations across the UK measure their services for people with Parkinson's against national guidelines.

Our 2010 results show that almost 1 in 5 people newly diagnosed with Parkinson's are not being referred to their local Parkinson's nurse - even though the service is available in their area.

Full news story: 1 in 5 people with Parkinson's are without access to a Parkinson's nurse

Full reports - 2009 and 2010

Nurses at work2010 audit results

2009 audit results

Take part in the Parkinson's audit in 2012

If you'd like to hear more about the 2012 audit please contact us at pdaudit@parkinsons.org.uk