Published on: 9 February 2023

  • Time critical medication: Online training for hospital staff 

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have launched an online course aimed at all hospital staff, with a focus on the importance of Parkinson’s medications being given on time, with a particular focus for staff who don’t administer medication.

This self-directed, entry-level course will give participants access to multimedia resources on Parkinson's, and the importance of giving medication on time in hospital settings.

The course takes one hour to complete, and can be accessed anytime.

You can sign up today: https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/professionals/events-and-learning/giot-staff-who-dont-administer-medications 

 

  • Time critical medication webinar- NHS England

2nd March 12-1pm The webinar will be aimed at all Nursing and Midwifery professionals in healthcare settings. It will look at time-critical medication and improving practice in this area, with a particular focus on medication for Parkinson’s and Diabetes. The webinar will draw on expertise in Pharmacy, Nursing, Midwifery and other specialists such as our Get It On Time patient-led campaign, which links to the focus on Personalised Care in the NHS Long Term Plan.

There will be presentations from patient representatives who will share their experience of receiving time critical medication in healthcare settings and experts in this area:​​​​​​​ https://www.events.england.nhs.uk/events/time-critical-medication-webinar

 

  • Pump-prime funding in 2023

Parkinson’s UK has updated our process and dates for 2023 pump priming applications for nurses and AHPs. 

We will now be requiring all interested parties to submit an expression of interest form. (no one will be rejected at this stage this is for us to gauge interest and to ensure that every service is offered the same opportunities for help and support with submitting a bid). Someone from the Service Improvement Team will follow up each expression of interest.

We have updated the web pages and the guidance notes to reflect this change. Any questions please contact serviceimprovement@parkinsons.org.uk

 

  • Evening/weekend activities for people living with Parkinson’s 

Monthly evening drop-in social at Starbucks, Puddlers Corner, Consett. First Tuesday of every month, 6 - 7pm. All welcome.​​​​​​​ https://localsupport.parkinsons.org.uk/activity/evening-parkinsons-cafe-consett 

Every Saturday: Parkinson’s walking football at the Beacon of Light, Sunderland. 10am. All welcome, no experience needed.​​​​​​​ https://localsupport.parkinsons.org.uk/activity/walking-football-parkinsons-sunderland 

We find that evening and weekend activities are particularly attractive to those who are still in work - please do help us spread the word. For more information or posters contact me (kmcdowell@parkinsons.org.uk)

 

  • Parkinson’s Call Companions - telephone befriending 

This trial successfully launched in October and has been well-received so far. If you know of any isolated people with Parkinson’s, or isolated partners/carers, please let them know about this free service which provides a friendly phone call each week from a trained volunteer. 

More information: https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/call-companions 

For printed leaflets contact me (kmcdowell@parkinsons.org.uk)

 

  • Neuro Heroes - funding available for people with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s UK and Neuro Heroes - an online gym run by specialist neuro physiotherapists - have launched the Neuro Heroes Community Exercise Fund: www.neuroheroes.co.uk/community-exercise-fund 

The fund will subsidise the first six activity sessions for members of the Parkinson’s community who would not normally be able to afford these privately funded classes. Anyone with Parkinson’s who claims Universal Credit or Pension Credit can apply for the subsidised classes (£15 for six sessions). In addition, healthcare professionals who work with someone who is not on Universal Credit but would otherwise be unable to afford the session, should get in touch with Neuro Heroes to discuss the application. 

 

Contact:  helloneuroheroes@gmail.com, neuroheroes.co.uk

If you require hard copies of flyers, please email helloneuroheroes@gmail.com.

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