Parkinson’s Nursing Service

The South Eastern HSC Trust has a 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

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• Referral

  The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist non urgent helpline service is available Monday – Friday between 08.30am – 4.30pm. Patients are encouraged to contact the telephone service if they are a resident within the South Eastern Health and Social Care catchment area with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and are:

  • Experiencing side effects from their Parkinson’s Medication
  • Experiencing an acute deterioration in Parkinson’s Symptoms
  • Concerns that cannot wait for their next clinic appointment

  If a patient with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease has questions in relation to the following, they should contact the Parkinson’s UK helpline

  • Employment and benefits
  • Emotional support
  • Local activities
  • Signposting to other sources of information

  The Parkinson’s UK helpline can be accessed via telephone on 0808 800 0303 or by email: hello@parkinsons.org.uk