Learning hub
The Excellence Network learning hub offers training programmes for professionals to improve the quality of care for people affected by Parkinson's.
Developing an expert health and social care workforce is crucial – and a priority for the Excellence Network.
We provide learning that is suitable for all levels of staff working across different disciplines.
We collaborate with Excellence Network members across all disciplines and people affected by Parkinson's to develop our learning content.
You can browse all of our events and learning in the directory, sign up for an online course by completing its form in the 'Find learning to suit you' section below, or follow one of our learning pathways below.
Parkinson's UK bursary for health and social care professionals
The Rosemary Maguire educational bursary has been offered to Parkinson's UK for applications from health and social care professionals who want to undertake training and need some financial assistance. It can be used to cover course fees, travel or accommodation. Find out more on the funding opportunities page.
Learning pathways
We've developed 3 learning pathways, each for a different specialism. The pathways are designed to take you through a programme of learning that's relevant to your profession or experience.
If you have any questions or suggestions for the pathways, please get in touch.
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Choose a learning pathway
This pathway provides easy identification and access to relevant learning which has been mapped to the 2017 Parkinson's nurse competencies and stratified NHS bands.
This pathway provides information about training resources and professional development opportunities for therapists.
This pathway identifies and provides easy access to relevant learning by experience level for pharmacy staff, care staff, doctors (all), nurses, HCAs, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, social care assessors, dietitians and all other health and care staff.
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Find learning to suit you
- Parkinson's awareness: a 15–minute online presentation for ward staff
- Domiciliary care for someone with Parkinson's: a 20–minute presentation for home care workers
- Caring for your resident with Parkinson's: a 20–minute presentation for residential care workers
- Care and support in advanced Parkinson's: a guide for general practice
- Learn about Parkinson's podcast
- Parkinson's: foundation modules for health and social care staff
- Parkinson's: foundation modules for pharmacists
- Understanding Parkinson's for health and social care staff — online
- Parkinson's from a GP and patient perspective: supporting initial assessment and referral
- Parkinson's: train the trainer
- Get it on time - Parkinson's medication
- Restoration of therapy services post-COVID-19
- Learn about Parkinson's podcast
- Parkinson's and physical activity & exercise
- Parkinson's: supporting the family unit and care partners
- Service Development - How to plan and implement a Parkinson's Dementia clinic
Please note: From 1 July 2022 you will not be able to access courses using Microsoft's Internet Explorer 11 browser
See all events and learning
Find all of our learning programmes in the learning directory.
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What is Parkinson's?
There's currently no cure for Parkinson's and we don't yet know why people get the condition.
Symptoms vary from person to person, and Parkinson's medication can often cause additional side effects.
Contact the team
Get in touch with the education team by emailing [email protected].