Parkinson’s Nursing Service

The South Eastern HSC Trust has a temporary full time Parkinson’s Disease Nurse covering the whole geography of the Trust to provide:

• Information on Parkinson’s Disease and its progression
• Support for the person living with Parkinson’s Disease, the carer and the family
• Neurological and psychological support in managing the symptoms
• Advice on medication management
• Information on community care support services
• Liaison with consultants & GPs plus referral to other members of the health and social care team

Nurse led clinics are held in several locations – Bangor, Hillsborough and the Downe. Home visits are a major part of our service particularly if clients are unable to get to clinic.

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• Referral

  Patients referred to the service must meet the following criteria:

  • Have a new or existing diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease diagnosed by a consultant
  • Live within the South Eastern Trust

  Or

  • Have a complex need relating to worsening of symptoms beyond normal day-to-day variations

  Or

  • Require Palliative support and management