Health and care professionals Learning Library: understanding Parkinson's and providing support

Parkinson’s: Foundation modules for health and social care staff

• Provided by the Parkinson's UK Excellence Network.

This online course, endorsed by the Royal College of Nursing, is suitable for anyone working in health or social care who requires a foundation understanding of Parkinson’s. The course takes a minimum of 10 hours to complete.

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Understanding Parkinson’s for health and social care staff

• Provided by Open University and the Parkinson's UK Excellence Network.

This course offers around 24 hours of learning, covering a wide range of topics. It's suitable for anyone working in health or social care who requires an in-depth understanding of Parkinson’s. 

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Parkinson's from a GP and patient perspective: supporting initial assessment and referral

• Provided by the Parkinson's UK Excellence Network.

This course focuses on the experiences, ideas, concerns and expectations of people with Parkinson's and an interview with a GP.

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Parkinson’s: supporting the family unit and care partners

• Provided by the Parkinson's UK Excellence Network.

This course is suitable for all health and social care professionals working with people living with Parkinson's, their families and care partners, and employees of Parkinson's UK

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Parkinson’s: train the trainer

• Provided by the Parkinson's UK Excellence Network.

Learn how to deliver a 3 hour training session on Parkinson’s to your colleagues. Train the trainer consists of 2 courses (focusing on learning content and presentation) and a webinar. Once completed, you'll receive access to the necessary learning materials to deliver your training sessions.

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Parkinson’s service development: how to plan and implement a Parkinson’s dementia clinic

• Provided by the Parkinson's UK Excellence Network.

This case study from Cardiff and Vale Health Board's Parkinson's dementia service focuses on setting up and managing Parkinson's services and what that involves. Suitable for experienced health and care professionals.

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