Resources for Professionals

This anticipatory care plan outlines the common complications people with Parkinson's might experience in the community, why these may arise and what actions professionals can take to address them to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

Advice for pharmacists on how Parkinson's presents, the side effects of common treatments and the role of pharmacists in providing patient care.

This tool assesses speed, amplitude and rhythm of movements.

A comprehensive 50 question assessment of both motor and non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's.

This questionnaire can be given to people with Parkinson's in order to aid health and social care professionals to assess their non-motor symptoms.

This mental health rating scale can be used by health and social care providers to assess levels of depression and anxiety in people with Parkinson's.

The LPAS is a validated, physiotherapy-specific function measurement tool for use by physiotherapists to assess the gait and bed mobility of people with Parkinson's.

This booklet is for hospital pharmacists and suggests ways to improve the management of Parkinson's medication in hospitals.

This occupational therapist (OT) guide is a useful summary of best practice for occupational therapists working with people with Parkinson's.

This booklet is for pharmacists and their teams working in community pharmacy. It tells you how, as a pharmacist, you can help people with Parkinson's manage their medication so they can take control of their condition.