Description
This National Conference will focus on Implementing the New NICE Quality Standard for Parkinson’s Disease.
The Quality Standard is currently in draft form and is due for release in February 2018. The conference will offer
a platform to discuss what excellence in Parkinson’s Care, and implementing evidence into practice following the
NICE Clinical Guideline published in July 2017.
Through national updates, practical case studies and expert extended interactive sessions the conference will
support you to improve care for people with Parkinson’s Disease in your service.
“Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common neurological conditions. It is estimated to affect up to 160
people per 100,000, with an annual incidence in the UK of 15–20 per 100,000”
NICE 2017
This conference will enable you to:
• Network with colleagues who are working to improve services for people with Parkinson’s Disease
• Update yourself on the practicalities of implementing the forthcoming NICE National Quality Standard for
Parkinson’s Disease
• Learn from the lived experience of people with Parkinson’s Disease
• Understand how to change practice locally as a result of the National Parkinson’s Audit findings
• Reflect on the development of your own services including patient information and communication,
medication management and improving psychological therapies
• Self assess your service against the key elements of excellence in Parkinson’s Care
• Improve your skills in anticipatory care planning and end of life care care for people with Parkinson’s Disease
• Gain cpd accreditation points contributing to professional development and revalidation evidence