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Courses for people with Parkinson's and carers

Many organisations offer self care and self management courses to support people living with a long-term condition such as Parkinson's and their carers. Courses are available across the UK.

Education and training for health and social care professionals is also available across the UK.

Courses for people with Parkinson's

Self management and self care courses or programmes aim to increase the confidence of people living with Parkinson's and help them take more control of their own condition.

Course title Location Course provider

Challenging Your Condition

UK-wide

Arthritis Care

Expert Patients Programme

England and Wales (or available as an online course)

EPPCIC - England
EPP - Wales

Living with Pain Programme

Scotland

Pain Association

Lifestyle Management Programme

Scotland

The Thistle Foundation

Managing the challenge of living with a long term condition

Northern Ireland

Western Health and Social Care Trust

Courses for carers

Courses for carers explore the practical and emotional issues of daily life, offering opportunities for learning new skills and meeting other carers. They enable carers to think about their own needs, health and wellbeing.

Course title Location Course provider

Looking after me

England and Wales

Expert Patients Programme

Caring for someone with Parkinson's

As well as practical information on the care you provide our advice for carers looks at the importance of taking care of yourself and your finances.