2018 Excellence Network Awards now open 4 September 2017 The latest round of the Excellence Network Awards is now open. Enter your service to showcase how great Parkinson's care is being provided.
Updated NICE guideline published 11 August 2017 The NICE guideline for Parkinson's has been updated with clearer guidance on diagnosis, impulsive and compulsive behaviour management, and non-motor symptoms.
New competency framework for Parkinson's nurses 8 August 2017 The Parkinson's Disease Nurse Specialist Association has led on an update of the competency framework to support good practice by Parkinson's nurses.
The First Steps programme - improving the experience of diagnosis 30 June 2017 Michele Hu, Regional Excellence Network lead for Thames Valley, talks about a programme exclusively developed to support people newly diagnosed with Parkinson's.
The Exercise Hub: Bringing exercise to the forefront of care 24 May 2017 Physiotherapists Beccy Oliver and Bhanu Ramaswamy talk about the Exercise Hub, which is aiming to raise the profile and quality of exercise provision for people with Parkinson's.
Excellence Network Awards: the final results 6 March 2017 The first ever Excellence Network Awards ceremony was held on Friday 3 March. Find out who was recognised at this celebration of great services.
Spotlight - Making care work for people with Parkinson's in South Wales 9 December 2015 Consultant Geriatricians at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, talk about how its Parkinson's service has evolved over 25 years to become more effective for patients and staff.
Volunteers’ Week: You Make All the Difference Volunteers’ week took place 3 to 9 June and the theme across the Parkinson’s UK charity was ‘You Make All the Difference’.
Gearing up for the general election The general election is next week, and the NHS has been high on the agenda during the campaign period.
