We are no longer delivering the accredited Understanding Parkinson's programme. We are honouring our recent commitments for those that are currently delivering this course within their organisations or are half way through the modules on a current course.
This free online course from Parkinson's UK and the Open University offers around 24 hours of learning time for health and social care staff.
These free study days are no longer open to new applicants. Please use the links below to search for suitable alternatives.
A free 20 minute online presentation from Parkinson's UK has been developed for domiciliary care staff to equip them to provide better care to people with Parkinson's.
Parkinson's UK and the Open University created this free online course designed for professionals, such as Parkinson's specialist nurses and other clinicians, who work as part of the specialist team. It takes approximately 10 hours to complete.
At the end of this course, participants will have gained an understanding of the key challenges of living with Parkinson's, such as the challenges of mobility, communication and swallowing. They will also be able to identify the importance of drug management, and recognise the role of Parkinson's UK and the UK Parkinson's Excellence Network in supporting people with Parkinson's.
Learn how to improve function, quality of life and long-term exercise behaviour in people with Parkinson's through this online and exercise-based program.
This innovative, online self-study course enables Allied Health Professionals to work more effectively with people living with Parkinson's.
This free, online, interactive module, by Parkinson's UK, will support the knowledge of advanced Parkinson's for GPs or practice teams, to help improve your practice
World Parkinson Congress provides an international forum for dialogue on the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and caregiver initiatives related to Parkinson's.