UNISON Northern Ireland

Parkinson's Awareness & Management - CANCELLED

Event Date: 
20 Jun 2019 - 10:00 to 16:00

Unfortunately this had to be cancelled due to low numbers applying 

Omagh

The workshop will give health and social care professionals a greater understanding of Parkinson's and its impact, and provide strategies to help you support people with the condition.  It will outline what Parkinson's is and how is it diagnosed; non-motor symptoms; management of the condition and palliative care.  It is suitable for all staff working in health or care organisations with people with Parkinson's.   The session will emphasise the importance of medication regimes which is particularly relevant to home care staff.   It will be delivered by Nuala Campbell, Parkinson’s UK.

This course is eligible for backfill funding for attendees who work in domiciliary/home care, day care or supported living in the private and community/voluntary sector under the Training for the Domiciliary Care Workforce Project administered by NISCC.  You must get approval from your employer in advance.