Ambulance service factsheet
A factsheet of advice on getting people with Parkinson’s their medication on time when they’re being transported to hospital.
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What is this factsheet?
This factsheet was developed with ambulance services across the UK as part of a drive to get medication on time to people with Parkinson’s. A UK-wide version is available, as well as a Welsh bilingual version.
By spreading awareness among health professionals, including ambulance teams, we can prevent people with Parkinson’s from experiencing distressing symptoms if they need to be transported to hospital.
It’s vital that people with Parkinson’s take their medication within 30 minutes of the prescribed time. Even a slight delay can have serious implications. Further delays and missed medications can cause long lasting harm for someone living with Parkinson’s.
Who is it for?
This factsheet is for health professionals working in the ambulance service.
How was the factsheet developed?
This factsheet has been developed by health professionals in the ambulance services of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales in collaboration with the Parkinson’s UK Excellence Network.