Parkinson's Disease
NHS Choices – Parkinson’s Disease
Web: www.nhs.uk/conditions/Parkinsons-disease
Find everything you need to know about Parkinson's Disease including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, with links to other useful resources.
Parkinson's UK
Helpline: 0808 800 0303
Web: www.parkinsons.org.uk
We bring people with Parkinson's, their carers and families together via our network of local groups, our website and free confidential helpline. Specialist nurses, our supporters, staff and publications provide information and training on every aspect of Parkinson's.
Brain & Spine Foundation
Helpline: 0808 808 1000
Web: http://www.brainandspine.org.uk/information/publications/brain_and_spine_booklets/parkinsons_disease/index.html Parkinson’s Factsheet
The Brain and Spine Helpline is a service run by neuroscience nurses. The helpline covers all brain and spine conditions, from fairly common to the very rare, and can offer information and support on any medical or related social and emotional issues of concern.
Carers
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Carer’s Direct Helpline: 0808 802 0202
Websites: www.carers.org and www.youngcarers.net
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK.
Carers UK
Helpline: 0808 808 7777
Wednesday and Thursday, 10am to noon and 2pm to 4pm
Web: www.carersuk.org
Carers UK provides information and advice to people who provide unpaid support to their relatives, partners or friends who are chronically ill, disabled or frail.
Crossroads
Helpline: 0856 450 6555
Web: www.crossroads.org.uk
Crossroads service is about giving time - improving the lives of carers by giving them time to be themselves and have a break from their caring responsibilities.