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. Our varied offer includes accredited training, study days, online sessions, train the trainer and volunteer led learning programmes.
We collaborate with Excellence Network members across all disciplines and people affected by Parkinson's to develop our learning content.
You can browse all our of events and learning in the directory, follow one of our learning pathways or download our learning programme leaflet (PDF, 1MB).
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.
Choose a learning pathway
Find learning to suit you
New to Parkinson's and only have 30 minutes to learn?
Got more time and want to learn more?
Experienced in Parkinson's and want to expand your knowledge?
Prefer face–to–face learning?
Want to share your learning about Parkinson's with your colleagues?
Want to print and share this information?
Download our Parkinson's learning for health and social care staff leaflet (PDF, 1MB) to print and share information about Excellence Network learning
See all events and learning
Find all of our accredited, online, cascade and volunteer educator learning programmes in the learning directory.
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.
What it's like to work with us
We speak to 3 people about their experience of working with the Excellence Network.
Contact the team
England
ENGLAND EAST
Jackie Burke, Education Adviser (Cascade Learning Education)
Tel: 0344 225 9865
Email: [email protected]
ENGLAND NORTH
Gail Creswick, Education Adviser (Accreditation and Quality)
Tel: 0344 225 3631
Email: [email protected]
ENGLAND WEST
Claire Hewitt, Education Adviser (Virtual Learning Programmes)
Tel: 0344 225 3651
Email: [email protected]
ENGLAND SOUTH
Jenny Wilcox, Education Adviser (Volunteer Educator Programme)
Tel: 0344 225 3621
Email: [email protected]
Northern Ireland
Nuala Campbell, Education Adviser
Tel: 0344 225 3681
Email: [email protected]
Scotland
Candice Dillen, Education Adviser
Tel: 0344 225 3701
Email: [email protected]
Wales
Tracey Anderson, Education Adviser
Tel: 0344 225 3711
Email: [email protected]
Other contacts
Fiona Barrett, Education Programme Manager
Tel: 0344 225 3721
Email: [email protected]
For our train the trainers programmes - Understanding Parkinson's for health and social care staff health and Parkinson's explored - please contact:
- Jackie Burke, Education Adviser (Cascade Programme)
Tel: 0344 225 9865
Email: [email protected] - Debbie Bishop, Cascade Programme Co-ordinator
Tel: 0344 225 3624
Email: [email protected]
For our volunteer education programme please contact
- Patricia Eccles, Education Programme Co-ordinator
Tel: 0344 225 3641
Email: [email protected]