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About Parkinson's Disease Local Information Useful Websites
The following pages provide links to information on Parkinson's Disease. These are rated as good quality.
NHS Website - provide information on Parkinson's disease - its symptoms and how common it is and how to diagnose it.
Patient UK – Information leaflet on Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease Society - Provides information about exercise, diet, living alone etc.
Brain and Spine Foundation - Information fact sheet on Parkinsons's disease
NICE - An independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. Information is available for patients on the following:
Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease: understanding NICE guidance: http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/IPG19/PublicInfo/pdf/English
Subthalamotomy for Parkinson's disease: understanding NICE guidance: http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/IPG65/PublicInfo/pdf/English
Separate pages on brain and nerve disorders, Dementia , Epilepsy, Meningitis, Stroke
Around Hounslow and Isleworth
Parkinson’s Service (Hounslow): The Parkinson's Service is a community-based team with specialist knowledge of all aspects of the condition, comprising nursing therapy and pharmacy support.
Contact: Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health, 92 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3EL, Tel: 020 83771 6200.
Parkinson's Service (Richmond): The Parkinson’s
Nurse Specialist provides patients with information and advice to support and
help self-manage condition. Contact: Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist,
Richmond and Rehabilitation Unit
22 Evelyn Road, Richmond, TW9 2TF. Tel: 0208 614 7359.
Integrated Neurological Services: Provides ongoing rehabilitation and support to people with Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Strokes and their families through self-help therapy groups and home visits led by experienced, qualified therapy staff. Links with Social Services and Health professionals. Involved with Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Medical Students. Support for carers, family and care assistants.
Contact: 82 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QS, Tel: 020 8755 4000, e-mail: admin@ins.org.uk
Parkinson's Society Richmond and Hounslow East: It is for people with Parkinson's disease, their carers, friends and families, and supporters.
Contact: Whitton Community Centre, Percy Road, Whitton, Twickenham, TW2 6JL. email: Goolds2002@yahoo.co.uk
London
Brain and Spine
Foundation - Helpline:
The Brain and Spine Helpline, run by
neuroscience healthcare professionals. Tel: 0808 808 1000
Free Post LON10492, London, SW9 6BR.
email:
helpline@brainandspine.org.uk
Conductive Education Centre:
Teaches people with movement disabilities to coordinate their movements and achieve greater independence.
Contact: The Hornsey Trust, 54 Muswell Hill, London, N10 3ST.phone: 020 8444
7242.
fax: 020 8444 7241. e-mail:
info@hornseytrust.org.uk
ITI Rehabilitation Centre: Rehabilitation for people with neurological problems like Parkinson's disease, Stroke, MS, Cerebal Palsy and head injuries. Individual and group sessions.
Contact: 28 Kingsley Crescent, High Wycombe, Bucks,HP11 2UL.Tel: 01494 533 610. email:mariaheine22@hotmail.com
Parkinson's Disease Society - has many contacts in London. Central
London: 215 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1EJ.Helpline (freephone): 0808 800
0303 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm)
Tel : 020 7931 8080 or Email:
enquiries@parkinsons.org.uk
215 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1EJ. Helpline (freephone): 0808 800 0303
(Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm)
Tel : 020 7931 8080
Other Local information can be found at London Borough of Hounslow
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