Exercise Hub
The Parkinson's UK Excellence Network Exercise Hub is committed to raising the profile and quality of physical activity and exercise provision for people with Parkinson's.
The Exercise Hub is for professionals working in the arena of Parkinson's exercise. It was founded by a small group of passionate and dedicated physiotherapists back in 2015. It's now grown into a vibrant community of over 600 therapists and exercise professionals led by Dr Julie Jones and Beccy Oliver, who together seek to champion physical activity and exercise.
Hub members actively share advice and best practice across the online platform, Basecamp, and participate in monthly 'Zoominars' and the Hub's annual Study Days. Find out more about the benefits of joining the Exercise Hub.
Core Exercise Hub members have also worked with Parkinson's UK to develop resources for people with Parkinson's and professionals, and have been integral in shaping Parkinson's UK's physical activity strategy.
Interested in joining the Exercise Hub? Email [email protected] and ask to join. You'll be added to Basecamp, the online collaboration platform used by the Exercise Hub for sharing news, views and expertise.
The Exercise Hub holds free, monthly online webinars featuring topics relevant to members, with a range of guest speakers.
Stay up to date with Exercise Hub activity by following @ParkinsonsENEx on X (Twitter).
Why join the Exercise Hub?
Exercise Hub members benefit from:
- free monthly webinars: the Zoominar series
- on demand access to previous webinar content
- support and guidance from a network of professionals
- annual Study Days with topical programmes delivered by national experts
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opportunities to collaborate with physical activity and exercise professionals across the 4 nations of the UK.
Email [email protected] and ask to join the Exercise Hub.
You can also follow the Exercise Hub on X (Twitter) for regular updates at @ParkinsonsENEx.
Events
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The Exercise Hub held its annual Study Day on 27 September 2024 in Birmingham.
Presentations from the Study Day are available to Exercise Hub members on Basecamp, the online collaboration platform used by the Exercise Hub. You'll be added to Basecamp when you ask to join the Exercise Hub.
Achievements
- Winners of the 2023 Excellence Network Awards Community support award
View the Exercise Hub's award winning poster here (PDF, 297KB)
Watch the Exercise Hub's award winning video on YouTube
Find local groups, support and social activities
There is lots of in-person and online support to help your clients keep active and live well with Parkinson’s. Search to find your nearest physical activity and exercise providers, local groups, emotional and practical support, health and well being services or social activities.
Learning, resources and funding for physical activity and exercise providers and therapists
Do you provide or promote physical activity and exercise, or are you a physiotherapist or occupational therapist? Explore this range of learning, resources and funding that can support you to help people with Parkinson's keep moving.
- Find out about the bitesize course 'Exercise professionals - what you need to know about Parkinson's'
- Find out about the course 'Physical activity and exercise for people who provide or promote physical activity
- Find out about the Therapist Induction Programme: an 8 week online programme for all therapists who are new to working with people with Parkinson's
The Excellence Network in your local area
Want to connect with different health and social care professionals in your area? The Excellence Network has regional groups across the United Kingdom.