Diagnosis and pharmacological management of Parkinson's - SIGN
Diagnosis and pharmacological management of Parkinson's - SIGN
Diagnosis and pharmacological management of Parkinson's - SIGN
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
<strong>Diagnosis</strong> anD Pharmacological <strong>management</strong> <strong>of</strong> Parkinson’s Disease<br />
6 Provision <strong>of</strong> information<br />
34<br />
This section reflects the issues likely to be <strong>of</strong> most concern to patients <strong>and</strong> their carers. These<br />
points are provided for use by health pr<strong>of</strong>essionals when discussing Parkinson’s disease with<br />
patients <strong>and</strong> carers <strong>and</strong> in guiding the production <strong>of</strong> locally produced information materials.<br />
6.1 sources <strong>of</strong> further information<br />
NATIONAl ORGANISATIONS SPeCIfIC TO PARkINSON’S DISeASe<br />
Parkinson’s Disease society (scottish <strong>of</strong>fice)<br />
forsyth House, lomond Court, Castle business Park<br />
Stirling fk9 4Tu<br />
Tel: 01786 433811 • Helpline: 0808 800 0303<br />
email: pds.scotl<strong>and</strong>@parkinsons.org.uk<br />
Website: www.parkinsons.org.uk/scotl<strong>and</strong><br />
This uk charity supports people with Parkinson’s disease <strong>and</strong> their families. The helpline is<br />
a confidential service staffed by registered nurses <strong>and</strong> advisors who <strong>of</strong>fer advice, information<br />
<strong>and</strong> support to anyone affected by Parkinson’s disease. The society provides a range <strong>of</strong> books,<br />
information sheets <strong>and</strong> DvDs. A number <strong>of</strong> local support groups throughout Scotl<strong>and</strong> are<br />
available to help patients <strong>and</strong> their carers meet with people in a similar situation.<br />
Younger Parkinson’s network<br />
Tel: 01656 663 284<br />
e-mail: alunmorgan@btinternet.com<br />
Website: www.yap-web.net<br />
This is a self-help group within the Parkinson’s Disease Society which provides a focus for<br />
the needs <strong>of</strong> younger people with Parkinson’s.<br />
OTHeR NATIONAl ORGANISATIONS<br />
alzheimer scotl<strong>and</strong> – action on Dementia<br />
22 Drumsheugh Gardens<br />
edinburgh eH3 7RN<br />
Tel: 0131 243 1453 • 24 hour free helpline: 0808 808 3000<br />
email: alzheimer@alzscot.org<br />
Website: www.alzscot.org.uk<br />
Alzheimer Scotl<strong>and</strong> provides people with dementia, carers <strong>and</strong> families with information <strong>and</strong><br />
practical advice.<br />
alzheimer’s society<br />
Devon House, 58 St katherine’s Way<br />
london e1W 1Jx<br />
Tel: 020 7423 3500 • Helpline: 0845 300 0336<br />
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk<br />
The Alzheimer’s Society provides people with dementia <strong>and</strong> carers with information to help them<br />
cope with every aspect <strong>of</strong> living with dementia. It <strong>of</strong>fers a range <strong>of</strong> factsheets <strong>and</strong> booklets.<br />
carers scotl<strong>and</strong><br />
The Cottage, 21 Pearce Street<br />
Glasgow, G51 3uT<br />
Phone: 0141 445 3070<br />
Website: www.carerscotl<strong>and</strong>.org<br />
e-mail: info@carerscotl<strong>and</strong>.org<br />
Carers Scotl<strong>and</strong> provides information <strong>and</strong> advice to carers on all aspects <strong>of</strong> caring.
Change language