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This conference brings together a diverse group of healthcare professionals and offers a comprehensive and practical guide for enhancing Parkinson’s disease care through collaboration and excellence in management. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest evidence-based practices, cutting-edge research, and strategies to optimise patient outcomes within the NHS. The conference delves into early assessment, multidisciplinary care, patient perspectives, medication management and adherence, non-pharmacological interventions, technological advancements, education in end-of-life care, and research advancements in Parkinson’s disease management. Throughout the day, there will be interactive sessions, small breakout groups, and collaborative exercises, fostering a dynamic learning experience.
The 2022 UK Parkinson’s Audit published in March 2023 stated that it identified some areas of Parkinson’s care which have not improved or have deteriorated including specialised multidisciplinary working, use of standardised practice and evidence-based guidelines, communication and information sharing, medication management and educating the workforce. These areas will be reflected on during the conference.
“The 2017 NICE guidance underlines the multi-disciplinary nature of care in Parkinson’s. The old model of a Consultant Neurologist or Geriatrician sitting in a clinic seeing a list of patients who have waited for many months for the privilege of being seen once and discharged promptly to the care of a GP no longer works. Patients and their carers now are entitled to, and expect, a comprehensive and responsive quality service provided from diagnosis to death.”
Richard Grünewald, Hospital Healthcare Europe
“Parkinson's is a complex and chronic condition. People with Parkinson's should receive the best care in specialist Parkinson's or movement disorder clinics with access to a multidisciplinary team.”
UK Parkinsons Audit March 2023
This conference will enable you to:
Network with colleagues who are working to optimise Parkinson’s disease care
Learn about the latest updates on evidence-based practices and national treatment guidelines to improve patient outcomes
Gain insights from personal experiences shared by a patient and develop strategies for patient-centred care
Develop knowledge and skills to ensure early diagnosis and timely management of Parkinson’s disease
Apply interactive case studies to enhance practical understanding of early assessment and management approaches
Understand and address challenges in multidisciplinary care and foster effective communication among healthcare professionals
Implement best practices for accurate medication administration including in care home settings
Explore ways to improve access to and utilization of supportive non-pharmacological interventions
Integrate technology into NHS practices for improved patient outcomes while considering the ethical considerations and data privacy
Integrate palliative care principles into Parkinson’s disease management for better patient support
Explore investigational drugs and therapies on the horizon for Parkinson’s disease
Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes
