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