- Tech Guide launched on Parkinsons UK websiteThe Tech Guide is new and, as the name suggests, has listings and some reviews of “devices [eg wearable devices or gadgets] and apps that could improve your quality of life, so you can make more confident decisions about using technology to manage your health and lifestyle” (Wording and image taken from the Parkinson’s UK … Continue reading “Tech Guide launched on Parkinsons UK website”
- Articles on researchFor our October meeting we were privileged to welcome Katherine Fletcher, who leads the research communication team at National Office. She gave a wide-ranging talk about progress in tackling Parkinson’s. You can find out more about research by clicking here
- Attendance AllowanceAttendance Allowance is paid if you are over State Pension age and need support in your daily life because of a long-term physical or mental health condition. It is NOT about payment to a carer or helper who comes into your home to support you; you are entitled to it whether or not you have … Continue reading “Attendance Allowance”
- Ordering booklets etc from Parkinson’s UKParkinson’s UK has a wide range of booklets and shorter pamphlets of information. These are all free to order. You can see the range of items they have by clicking here for their catalogue.
- More from Carers UKCarers UK run twice weekly online meet-ups. If you haven’t tried one yet, they’d love to see you there. On Mondays at 3pm they hold “Care for a Cuppa”, which is an opportunity for you to take a short break and share your experiences with other carers from across the UK. They run Share and … Continue reading “More from Carers UK”
- Carers UK: information for carersCarers UK have a wide range of information on their website. If you have never been there, it is worth looking at. Click here to visit it.
- Keep up to date with Parkinson’s researchJoin the Research Support Network of Parkinson’s UK. More details at https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/get-involved-research. As a member you will receive notifications, usually via email, about opportunities to take part in research projects. These vary from detailed clinical trials of new treatment techniques to simple on-line surveys. You can even play a role in helping to develop research … Continue reading “Keep up to date with Parkinson’s research”
- Talking ProductsTalking products is the name of a company based in Romsey which sells products, such as pill boxes for which you can record a brief message as reminders. They target their uses at people with dementia though some of the products could be useful for other people too. Here is a link to their website … Continue reading “Talking Products”
- Disability RailcardThe following was first posted in 2016 but surprisingly it is still correct. The card does cost just £20 for a year. You can get a Disability Railcard for £20 which entitles you to 30% off rail travel for yourself and a travelling companion if you are in receipt of a Personal Independence Allowance, a … Continue reading “Disability Railcard”
- Buying and selling disability equipment“Disability Equipment Service aims to be a ‘one stop shop’ service for disability equipment. They say “We are not trying to compete with anyone, but to provide an easy to use central website that gives organisations and individuals a convenient way to buy or sell disability equipment.” www.disabilityequipmentservice.co.uk
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