Branch and support group resources
Documents and resources for members of our local branches and support
groups
Branch and support group documents
For any questions about these resources, contact your Parkinson's UK branch and volunteer support officer who'll be happy to help.
Branch Manual
The Branch Manual is designed to provide clear guidance on
setting up and running a successful branch.
The manual is aimed at committee members of existing
branches, or those wishing to begin the process of setting up a new
branch.
Branch Guidelines
The Branch Guidelines provide more detail on topics covered in
the manual, including setting up a branch, running your committee,
promotion, financial and legislative requirements, fundraising and
legislative requirements and more.
Branch Rules
The Branch Rules document is designed to help branches operate
consistently and in accordance with statutory requirements. The
rules exist to protect the organisation, our charitable interest
and our members.
Support Group Rules
The Support Group Rules outline statutory requirements for
operation of a support group.
Guidelines for local group web editors
Remember the website is often the first contact with Parkinson's UK.
So please make sure that details for your group are up to date.
Guidelines and templates for branches and support groups who
want to update their information on our website
Remember that the website is often the first contact with
Parkinson's UK for people affected by Parkinson's.
So it's really important to make sure that details for your
group are up to date.
Support for all leaflet
Leaflet reporting outcomes of our Support for all programme to
invest in expanding and improving local services for all those
living with Parkinson's throughout the UK.
Nomination forms
Risk assessment forms for local groups
These risk assessment forms are designed to help branches and
support groups risk assess an activity, identify and deal with
potential hazards which could cause harm.
If you have any questions or concerns about risk assessments or
insurance matters relating to your group, please contact our
Facilities Manager, Peter Moore on 020 7932 1302 or email pmoore@parkinsons.org.uk
For more information about any of the above resources
please email groupnetwork@parkinsons.org.uk
Volunteer recruitment
Volunteer handbook
A guide to volunteering with us
Volunteer role descriptions
Generic role descriptions for volunteer posts in branches and
support groups to use when advertising.
For more information on volunteering please email volunteering@parkinsons.org.uk
Parkinson's Awareness Week 2012 materials
Parkinson's Awareness Week is 16-22 April
2012. This year our theme is 'Find a cure'.
We've produced a range of materials to help you plan your
Parkinson's Awareness Week events.
Useful documents:
All of our local groups will receive a pack of materials
by 22 February 2012.
For updates on how our plans are progressing for the week, and
more details of how you can get involved, keep an eye on our
Parkinson's Awareness Week
2012 page. Or watch out for updates from us on Facebook and
Twitter.
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