The Parkinson’s nurse offers support and education for those affected by Parkinson’s disease and Parkinson’s syndromes. The nurse liaises with community and hospital services to ensure continuity of care and offer help in aspects of living with Parkinson’s disease and managing the medication involved.
Who is it for?
The specialist nursing service is available to anyone affected by Parkinson’s disease or its syndromes. The service is offered citywide.
People with Parkinson’s disease, their relatives and carers, or any healthcare professionals can refer into the service via telephone, fax or letter.
Who delivers it?
The service is provided by a specialist nurse and is open from 7.30am to 3pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 5pm on Fridays. (8-4 Monday to Friday for Central and West).
There are 4 Parkinson’s Nurse specialists in BCHC.
Rose Crouch and Sarah Coyle and based at Moseley Hall Hospital, They cover they areas that used to be south Birmingham and Heart of Birmingham. Contact details:
The Old Hall
Moseley Hall Hospital
Alcester Rd
Moseley
B13 8JL
Tel: 0121 466 6194
Maggie Johnson and Debbie Liberato are based at Harlequin Medical Centre. They cover the area that used to be Birmingham east and North and Solihull. Contact details:
Harlequin medical Centre
160 Shard End Crescent
Shard End
B34 7BP
Tel: 0121 465 2839
Fax 0121 465 2843
Parkinsons nurse clinics are held at the following locations:
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Moseley Hall Hospital
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Sutton Cottage hospital
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Partners in Health Centre
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Soho Health Centre
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Perry tree Centre
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Heartlands Hospital
