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Urgent notice re PDNSA Annual General Meeting

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:49:39 +0100

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The Movement Disorder Society website

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:42:18 +0100

Health Professionals section on The Movement Disorder Society website

Visit this Web page and complete the Needs Assessment Survey. You will also find valuable information and resources related to your specialty. www.movementdisorders.org

Sinemet shortage

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:40:09 +0100

Pharmacists from UK medicines Information have prepared the following advice, with suggested alternatives to address the potential supply problem with Sinemet preparations.

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PSP and MSA Survey

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:24:24 +0100

The PSP Association and the Sarah Matheson Trust (SMT) are conducting a survey of PD Nurse Specialists to better understand the prevalence of PSP, CBD and MSA across the UK. They would be most grateful if you could take a couple of minutes to complete the survey.

This will help to determine support and services available across the country. Download the survey here.

Launch of Parkinson’s UK Professional Network

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:30:03 +0100

Parkinson’s UK have now launched a Professional Network. You'll receive 6 e-bulletins a year and profession specific updates as the network builds. We want to build a community of health and social care professionals with an interest in Parkinson's. It's free to join and we welcome all in health and social care with an interest in Parkinson's.

The link is at www.parkinsons.org.uk/professionalsnetwork and you click on Join the Professionals' Network now.

It's simple to register - should only take a couple of minutes. Give a mailing address if you'd like to receive things in the post including the free mug and mouse mat! But if you just like electronic communication you don't need to give a mail address.

Transmitter May 2010

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:00:55 +0100

The Latest version of Transmitter May 2010 is now available to download from our members section:

Issue 15 includes:

Chair’s News
Editor’s News
This season’s must have...
Charity explains decision to rebrand
Committee members / Dates for your diary 2010

Transmitter May 2010

Neuro Study Day

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:26:47 +0100

Neurosciences: Are you prepared for today’s challenge’s?

Topics include:
End of life issues reviewed.
Head Injury Management.
Neuro-Assessment.
Neuro Question Time.
Parkinson’s Disease Care.
Seizure recognition & care.

Date: 20th May 2010

Time: 8.45am to 4.30pm

Venue: Lecture Theatre, ANC.

Cost: Free to all Kings staff.

For further information or to book a place: Email cathy.queally@nhs.net

Closing Date:7th May 2010

Interactive sessions / Case reviews/ Formal lectures. Plus Study Day Folder.

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Vacancy for an Advisory Officer - Nurse (Bank cover)

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:00:57 +0100

Bank Advisory Officer – Nurse (Bank cover)

Home based

Zero hours contract

£16.32 per hour

We are currently recruiting for an Advisory Officer (Nurse) to work on a bank basis, to help provide cover for the helpline on an adhoc basis.

About the role

You will provide expert nursing advice, support and information on Parkinson’s and related conditions to users of the telephone advisory service, in line with Advisory Service standards and procedures. You will have experience of using computer software such as Microsoft Office and Advisory Service systems including Respond and Call Handling, to manage workload with a willingness to learn new packages as required.

Skills, knowledge and experience

With an in depth knowledge of Parkinson’s related issues, you will be able to provide advice and information over the telephone and face-to-face.

You will therefore possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to a wide range of people from all backgrounds.

The helpline is open from 9.00am to 8.00pm on weekdays and 10.00am to 2.00pm on Saturdays.

The ideal candidate would have potential availability for both daytime and evening sessions. We require someone who is a Registered General Nurse with recent knowledge and experience of working with people with Parkinson’s

For further detail on how to apply, please visit www.parkinsons.org.uk/jobs. Please note; CVs will not be accepted as part of, or instead of, the application form. Closing date for completed applications: 5pm, Monday 12 April 2010. Please note; only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.

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The PDS is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from disabled persons, including those with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s Disease Society of the United Kingdom. Registered Charity No. for England and Wales is 258197 and for Scotland is SCO37554.

A competency framework for nurses working in Parkinson’s disease management

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:15:37 +0000

The competency framework for nurses working in Parkinson’s disease management

Has been published to the PDNSA Website Download the document here! pdf format

Forward

This revised competency framework describes the knowledge and skills required by nurses to manage the care of people living with Parkinson’s disease in any healthcare setting and offers signposts for good practice. It addresses a number of political and professional issues, including Agenda for Change (DH, 1999), the need for leadership in nursing, the need for the development of standards, fi tness for practice and the increased focus on work-based and lifelong learning and clinical supervision for nurses. This revised document has now also been mapped to the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework... _{Read the whole document}

Message from Webmaster

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:42:16 +0000

Our new website has been up and running for over 4 months. I am happy to say that the traffic to our website has increased month on month by 2 and 3 hundred percent (200 - 300%).

Our membership area is a source of information in both current and archived publications. However, to date only 50% of our membership base has logged in to our Members area.

We do not understand WHY!

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