Parkinson's Self Help Group

Brief description:

Provide emotional and practical support to individuals with a neurological diagnosis and carers

Organisation name:

Parkinson's Self Help Group

Type of break:

Carer Breaks, Clubs or Day Facilities for Short Break/Respite Purposes, Information Providers

Care needs catered for:

Infirm and Elderly, Medical Condition, Physical Disability

Ages catered for:

Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Parkinson’s Self Help Group has a long history of improving the lives of individuals, carers, families and communities, who experience negative physical health, mental health, emotional challenges and barriers due to a neurological diagnosis. Our past and current projects have served to break down these barriers, having a significant, positive impact on individual’s happiness, wellbeing and quality of life.

Full service description:

Aim

Improving the lives of individuals, carers, families and communities, who experience negative physical health, mental health, social isolation challenges and barriers due to a diagnosis of a neurological diagnosis.

Our members are given practical and emotional support to pursue their interests, hobbies and form positive relationships with staff, volunteers and members, together with growing natural support friendships and networks.

We encourage individuals to take the steps to improve their physical and mental health,, increase their independence, sense of purpose and feel more in control of their lives. Reducing isolation and empowering those who access the services.

Increase social inclusion, by building positive and supportive relationships.

Through activities which encourage and promote positive mental health influences and benefits. Encourage and nurture peer and natural support networks to those using the services. Together with providing support via staff, signposting and reffering to appropriate services.

Services and Activities

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Activity days

Referrals to Statutory, Charity and Community Organisations

Peer Support Groups - for both individuals with a diagnosis and carers

Social outings and events

Welfare advice, confidential telephone advice

Information is given 1-1 but also through our newsletter and social media

We advocate for our members, making referrals to statutory, charity and community organisations

Support groups

Price information:

Reduced cost for lunches and therapies.

Organisation providing this information:

Parkinson's Self Help Group

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

OSCR

Accessible bedrooms:

Single

Bedroom accessibility:

Grab rails in shower

Bathroom accessibility:

Manual shower chair

General accessibility:

Level entry to premises or ramp available, Parking available by premises, Level entry to dining area/room or ramp/lift available, Level entry to gardens or ramp available

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Adaptations:

Secure entrance to buildings/grounds

Visual Impairment:

Large print notices / menus

Dementia Adaptations:

Staff training

Hearing Impairment Adaptations:

Staff training

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