An introduction to taking part in research This booklet is for people with Parkinson's and the people in their lives to start the conversation about taking part in research.
A competency framework for nurses working in Parkinson's disease management (3rd edition) This revised competency framework describes the competencies (in terms of knowledge, education and skills) required by specialist nurses (PDNS) to provide safe and effective care for people with Parkinson's.
Anticipatory care plan This anticipatory care plan outlines the common complications people with Parkinson's might experience in the community, why these may arise and what actions professionals can take to address them to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
Chemist+Druggist Podcast: Everything to know about Parkinson's Advice for pharmacists on how Parkinson's presents, the side effects of common treatments and the role of pharmacists in providing patient care.
Modified Bradykinesia Rating Scale (MBRS) This tool assesses speed, amplitude and rhythm of movements.
MDS Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) A comprehensive 50 question assessment of both motor and non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's.
Non motor symptoms questionnaire (NMSQ) This questionnaire can be given to people with Parkinson's in order to aid health and social care professionals to assess their non-motor symptoms.
Hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) This mental health rating scale can be used by health and social care providers to assess levels of depression and anxiety in people with Parkinson's.
Lindop Parkinson's Physiotherapy Assessment Scale (LPAS) The LPAS is a validated, physiotherapy-specific function measurement tool for use by physiotherapists to assess the gait and bed mobility of people with Parkinson's.
Key information for hospital pharmacists booklet This booklet is for hospital pharmacists and suggests ways to improve the management of Parkinson's medication in hospitals.