As a leading organisation for Parkinson’s, we don’t only offer support to people living with Parkinson’s but the whole Parkinson’s community, including professionals and researchers. With decades of experience working with Parkinson’s, Young Onset Parkinson’s and Atypical Parkinson’s, we want to help professionals in any way we can to ensure people living with Parkinson’s can live positively. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a carer, or a researcher, Fight Parkinson’s specialist team can support you to best fulfill your role.
Healthcare professionals
We know that the experience, knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals directly impacts outcomes for people living with Parkinson’s. Fight Parkinson’s helps healthcare professions to ensure they are well equipped and supported to manage the clinical challenges of Parkinson’s and Atypical Parkinson’s.
Researchers
Currently, Parkinson’s has no cure, but through research medical treatments can improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s and ultimately find a cure. Fight Parkinson’s actively supports a research program, partnering with institutes and universities, and supporting research through funding grants. Fight Parkinson’s Research Committee reviews all requests for research support.
Communities of practice
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Care workers
Many people living with Parkinson’s will engage with paid care workers. Fight Parkinson’s can provide support to care workers to address any specific learning gaps.
Professional development
Fight Parkinson’s offers a range of education sessions to meet the learning needs and goals of healthcare professionals both through online and onsite training.
Learning hub
The Fight Parkinson’s Health Professionals Learning Hub provides training that enhances the skills and capabilities of a wide range of healthcare professionals dedicated to supporting people living with Parkinson’s.
Resources
Fight Parkinson’s has developed a range of factsheets for professions that relate to Parkinson’s. These resources are useful for both healthcare professionals and their clients.