Your Parkinson's UK
Available via the Excellence Network, a free, interactive course for health and care professionals exploring how Parkinson’s UK can support you, to support your patients and residents living with the condition. This is part of the Foundation Programme.
Who is the course for?
Health and care professionals.
About the course
This self-directed, foundation-level course will develop your knowledge and understanding of Parkinson’s UK and the Parkinson’s UK Excellence Network. You will explore the professional networks available to enhance services and discover opportunities to further your practice. You will also learn about the range of support your patients and residents can access at every step of their journey with Parkinson’s. Working at your own pace, you will have opportunities to reflect on your current practice and explore practical approaches to enhance your support for people living with the condition.
This course is part of the Foundation Programme. Find out more about the Foundation Programme.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- recognise the role of Parkinson’s UK and the Parkinson’s UK Excellence Network in driving change, improving care and supporting those affected by Parkinson's
- identify Parkinson’s UK Excellence Network activities, networks, resources and learning opportunities relevant to your role and career development
- identify relevant resources that can be utilised by people affected by Parkinson's
- signpost people affected by Parkinson's to the charity's services and resources, encouraging them to access the support they need when they need it.
Returning learners can access this course by logging in to their Knowing Parkinson's account.
New learners can access this course by creating a new Knowing Parkinson's account.
About the Foundation Programme
The Foundation Programme is a suite of 8 free courses that provides a programme of study to develop your knowledge, understanding, and confidence to support people living with Parkinson’s.