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Name |
Parkinson's Disease |
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Related to/Also known as |
Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease |
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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. |
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Useful National contacts |
Parkinson's UK YPN - Younger Parkinson's Network |
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Useful local contacts (Merseyside) |
Information & Support Worker Specialist Nurse Advice Clinic held at The Neurosupport Centre Liverpool on 3rd Friday of month, 10:00-12:00, appointment necessary (0151 298 2999) |
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Our resources |
The library at Neurosupport has a range of reference resources on this condition and on a wide range of disability related issues. |
