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Policies and guidelines

Here are some key policies and guidelines for health and social care professionals working with people with Parkinson's.

NICE guideline for Parkinson's

Clinical Guideline on the diagnosis and management of Parkinson's in primary and secondary care

National Service Framework (NSF) for long-term neurological conditions

Establishes quality requirements for the delivery of health and social care for people with long-term neurological conditions in England

Pointers 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

Our Health, Our Care, Our Say

Government White Paper published in 2006, indicates a new direction for health and social care in England

Designed for Life

Welsh Assembly Government's vision and framework for creating world-class health and social care in Wales by 2015

Caring for People Beyond Tomorrow

Northern Ireland Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety strategy for Primary Care

Delivering for Health

Scottish Executive's plans to implement the recommendations of the National Service Framework for Service Change

Medicines management

Recent reports into medicines management in hospitals and care homes

Psychological services for people with Parkinson's disease

Produced by the British Psychological Society, for use by health and social care professionals, as well as people with Parkinson's and their families

Quick Reference Cards (UK) for physiotherapists

A vital tool for physiotherapists working with people with Parkinson's

Lindop Parkinson's Assessment Scale

For physiotherapists

Occupational 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's

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