News for professionals

Ongoing delays and shortages to accessing mobility equipment for patients

Concerns have been raised about shortages of mobility equipment from NHS suppliers, such as four wheeled walkers. Suppliers have advised physiotherapists to adapt current equipment instead of ordering new stock. 

Parkinson's UK partners with Home Instead to deliver a bespoke training programme for care staff

The bespoke training programme, delivered and created by the UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network, aims to upskill Home Instead's caregivers on Parkinson's so that they can provide tailored care to the needs of those living with the condition. 

Data shows neurology appointments stayed steady during first COVID-19 lockdown

Data from the Neurological Alliance in England has highlighted that the number of hospital-based neurology appointments in England remained steady during the first COVID-19 lockdown.

Rowan Wathes joins as new Associate Director of the UK Parkinson's Excellence Network

Meet Rowan Wathes, the new Associate Director of the UK Parkinson's Excellence Network.

Blog: Q&A with Dr Venkata Chaitanya on advance care planning in people with Parkinson’s

Dr Venkata Chaitanya, Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, shares his thoughts  on having conversations around advance care planning and palliative care for people with Parkinson's, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.
 

Blog: Early findings from the Understanding the Scope and Value of the Parkinson’s Nurse Research Project

Dr Katy McEwan, Research Fellow at Northumbria University, shares an overview of some of the early findings from the USP research study, which sets out to explore and understand the scope and value of the Parkinson’s Nurse in the UK. 

New professional education course launched on restoring therapy services post Covid-19

A free new education course focusing on restoring therapy services post Covid-19 is now available for all therapists in the UK.

Yorkshire and Humber Excellence Network meeting: a focus on integrated care, the 'UP Study' and exercise

The 2020 Yorkshire and Humber Excellence Network meeting brought together health and social care professionals and people affected by Parkinson's to share local and national initiatives.

Transforming Parkinson's together: 2020 to 2024

In January 2020, Parkinson’s UK launched its 2020-2024 strategy, building on previous successes and ensuring that people affected by Parkinson's are at the centre of the charity. 

Donald Grosset, Clinical Director of the UK Parkinson's Excellence Network and Steve Ford, Parkinson’s UK Chief Executive, share their thoughts on what the strategy holds for the Excellence Network in this open letter to the healthcare community.

Wales holds it's first country-wide Excellence Network meeting

Around 80 health and social care professionals and people affected by Parkinson’s came together in Cardiff on January 23 for the first All Wales Excellence Network meeting.