A-Z of Neurological Conditions

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Name

Parkinson's Disease

Related to/Also known as

Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease

Description

A progressive neurological condition, which can affect talking, walking, swallowing, writing etc. Characterised by slowness in the initiation and performance of movement, and sometimes tremor, usually at rest.

Useful National contacts

Parkinson's UK
www.parkinsons.org.uk
Tel: 0808 800 0303


YPN - Younger Parkinson's Network
(PDS special interest group for younger people of working age and their families)
Tel. 0808 800 0303
www.parkinsons.org.uk/ypn

Useful local contacts (Merseyside)

Information & Support Worker
Beverley Jackson 0844 225 3748

Specialist Nurse Advice Clinic held at The Neurosupport Centre Liverpool on 3rd Friday of month, 10:00-12:00, appointment necessary (0151 298 2999)

Our resources

The library at Neurosupport has a range of reference resources on this condition and on a wide range of disability related issues.

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info@neurosupport.org.uk

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