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Information about the Parkinson´s Disease Nurse Specialist Association (PDNSA). Our aim is to act as a resource for the PDNS.   Subscribe to the PDNSA News Feeds

Support for the role of the PDNS¸ other Health Care Professionals and allied workers with a specific interest in Parkinson's Disease

Useful documents and information¸ to support you in your role

Everyone is welcome to navigate through the site for general information on Parkinson's Disease, Carer information and all other related topics.

Latest PDNSA News

BBC Lifeline appeal for Parkinsons Nurses

General News

BBC Life Line - Parkingsons Nurses - Download PosterToo many people with Parkinson’s are struggling because they do not have access to a specialist nurse - something together we can put right.

Don’t miss Graham Norton’s BBC Lifeline appeal for Parkinson’s Nurses:

BBC 1 Sunday 19 May at 3.30pm

Please help us spread the word by informing your friends and family, asking them to tune in and donate if they can. It’s an incredibly important opportunity for us to raise awareness of this vital service as well as much-needed funds.

For more information or to donate:

visit BBC Lifeline or Parkinson's UK Website

We’ll keep you up to date on how the appeal is progressing on Facebook and Twitter where we’ll be using the hash tag #BBCLifeline. from Parkinson's UK

PDNSA Rule Changes

General News

We would like to bring your attention to some changes to the Rules of the PDNSA which were proposed and agreed at the last AGM on 22nd November 2012.

Committee Members 2013

General News

Following a recent committee meeting and some new members joining the committee there has been a reorganisation of roles.  

Sadly, Alison Leake (Chair) and Jean Martey (Secretary) have now left the committee, having served their terms of office. We would like to thank them for their committment and hard work for the PDNSA over the last few years.

New positions ...

PDNSA Conference and AGM 2013

Events

A Date for Your Diary

Thursday 7th November 2013

Holiday Inn Junction 14 M1 Milton Keynes

The PDNSA are pleased to announce the date of this year's conference and AGM, which is to be held in Milton Keynes on Thursday 7th November 2013. Please save this date in your diaries - further details about the Agenda will follow in due course but please take a look at the flyer for proposed topics. A registration form is attached and we recommend you send this to us as soon as possible to guarantee your place. Please note payment must be sent at the same time and is not refundable under any circumstances.  

PDNSA members (i.e. those with current membership for the year 1st October 2012 - 1st October 2013) are eligible for the reduced rate. If you have missed paying your renewal for this year (which was due 1st October 2012) and wish to take advantage of the reduced rate you will need to pay the outstanding renewal fee for October 2012-2013 or pay the full rate for conference.  If you are not sure of your current membership status then please contact Caroline Evans, Membership Secretary caroline.evanspd@nhs.net  

We look forward to seeing you there for what we hope will be another interesting and interactive conference.

PDNS Courses

Events

London Southbank University - Faculty of Health and Social Care

Parkinson's Disease Specialist - 1

Parkinson's Disease Specialist - 2

Parkinsons UK Awareness Campaign

General News

From 10th December, Parkinson's UK is unveiling a new campaign to raise awareness of the impact that Parkinson's can have on people living with the condition.

They have complied a Q&A sheet (available in the members area) to help you with any enquiries you may receive from your patients about the campaign.

Any additional questions can be directed to the Marketing team at brand@parkinsons.org.uk

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