Introduction to Parkinson's (Excellence Network)

This webinar will provide a thorough Introduction to Parkinson's and is aimed at teams of healthcare professionals, staff in nursing and care homes, and home care agencies. 

Location
Online
Cost
Free
Duration
1 hour

What will attendees learn?

At the end of this webinar staff will:

  • have better knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's
  • know the needs of (and how best to care for) people living with Parkinson's, particularly in a care or nursing home environment 
  • recognise the resources available, including Parkinson's UK
  • evaluate their own practice and care of people with Parkinson's

     

How do I arrange a session for my staff?

The 'Introduction to Parkinson's' webinar is delivered by our Volunteer Educators at a date and time that is suited to your organisation. It will also provide the opportunity for staff to ask questions and after completion, gain a certificate of attendance.

Please use the 'Book a webinar' button to share your details and a member of the Education team will be in touch shortly to arrange this for you.

Quotes from attendees

  • "When I ask somebody with Parkinson's a question, give more time to allow them to answer"
  • "Staff are more aware of the need for correct timings of medication"
  • "Very useful and helpful to me as I work in the medical ward. It is highly recommended! Thank you so much"
  • "This training has helped me to realise that there are far more symptoms to Parkinson's that I first thought, enabling me to understand how to provide a better person-centred approach to an individual"

Locations where training has been delivered

This interactive map allows you to zoom in and highlight training locations to view the organisation and number of webinar attendees. The coloured icons relate to the year in which the training was delivered:

  • Orange: 2018
  • Green: 2019
  • Yellow: 2021 & 2022
  • Blue: 2023
  • Purple: 2024