Progressive neurological conditions: guidance for palliative and end of life care
Guidance from Hospice UK to support professionals who work with people with progressive neurological conditions, including Parkinson's, to deliver high quality care.
- Publications
- Care manager
- Care worker
- Consultant
- Dietitian
- Doctor (geriatrician)
- Doctor (gp)
- Doctor (neurologist)
- Doctor (other)
- Nurse (Neurology specialist)
- Nurse (Parkinson's nurse)
- Nurse (other)
- Occupational therapist
- Pharmacist
- Physiotherapist
- Psychiatrist
- Speech and language therapist
Hospice UK has created a suite of resources to equip professionals with the practical tools and understanding necessary to provide appropriate care to people with progressive neurological conditions, including Parkinson's.
These resources include information on:
- managing the symptoms of people with advanced neurological conditions
- understanding the communication needs of this group
- dealing with uncertainties in prognosis and its impact on patients and their families
- advance care planning.
Hospice UK also hosts a Progressive Neurological Conditions Community of Practice. More information can be found with the guidance.
We review our resources for health and care professionals every 3 years to make sure they're clinically accurate. To learn more about our professional resource directory, get in touch at [email protected]
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