'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'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

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:

• Campaign background
• 'Get it on time' resources
• Success stories
• What hospitals can do
• Scotland campaign

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