Welcome to the PDNSA

Welcome to the website of the Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Specialist Association (PDNSA).

Based in the UK, the association was established in 1999 to act as an international resource and network for specialist nurses and allied healthcare professionals working in the field of Parkinson’s disease management.

The PDNSA allows professionals to share knowledge, expertise and best practice and provides a support network for members. The PDNSA is completely autonomous but collaborates closely with other organisations to promote the role of the Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist, and to provide developmental opportunities, education and support.

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PDNSA Newsletter

Spring 2025

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Developing a bladder assessment and management toolkit
for Parkinsonism

We are looking for help from people of all backgrounds who care for people with
Parkinson’s disease (and similar conditions), to help us develop a toolkit for
managing bladder symptoms.

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PDWARRIOR Courses:

NEUROPLASTICITY IN PARKINSON’S

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Time critical medication news November 2024

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Silver anniversary newsletter

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Invitation to PDNSA members to join the UK Parkinson's disease Clinical Studies Group (UK-PD-CSG)

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Latest Items

YOPD Women

A useful resource for women with young onset of Parkinson's Disease

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RPS Updated Competency Framework for All prescribers

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Parkinson's Academy Foundation Class Full details

Parkinson's Academy Advanced Class Full details

Competency Framework for Parkinson's Nurses 2016

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The UK Parkinson's Disease Clinical Studies Group

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https://sites.google.com/sheffield.ac.uk/uk-pd-csg

Beyond efficacy and safety, what else influences prescription decisions
for neurodegenerative diseases

We have developed an online survey (using data from focus group findings and review of the literature) to help us understand the factors that influence clinician prescribing. The survey is completely anonymous and will take approximately 25 minutes to complete. Respondents can use their mobile phone, desktop, or tablet to access the survey.

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Join Us or Renew your Membership

As part of our expanding services for members we are offering the chance for everyone to join online. You will benefit from the annual PDNSA conference, discussion forum and other great benefits all for a small annual sum of £25.

Membership categories

Full PDNSA membership is open to all Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists, Neurology Nurse Specialists working primarily in the field of Parkinson’s disease in the UK and EEC Countries. Cost £25 per annum.
Associate membership is open to all other nurses, health and social care professionals who have an interest in Parkinson’s disease. Cost £15 per annum.
Overseas membership is available for any nurse, health and social care professional living outside the UK and EEC. Cost £15 per annum.

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Jobs

Nurse Co-ordinator for Parkinson's UK

Location : Home-based

Closing Date : 25/02/2018

Salary : £20,400 per annum

Hours Per week : 21

Parkinson’s UK is the Parkinson’s support and research charity. Among our greatest strengths are our people, the enthusiasm of our local groups and supporters, and the commitment of our staff. We continue to work towards finding a cure, and improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson's. You could be part of helping us achieve this.

An exciting opportunity has become available within our Advisory Services team for a Helpline Nurse Co-ordinator.

For full details click here: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/parkinsonsuk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=864

Parkinson's Disease Nurse Specialist - Band 6 / 7

Employer: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Department: Neurosciences

Location: UHCW, Coventry

Salary: £26,565 - £41,787 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the dynamic multidisciplinary Parkinson’s team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust in the role of Trust Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Specialist (PDNS). The post is based at UHCW which is one of only 27 Specialist Neuroscience Centres nationally. The team has been pivotal in setting up and co-coordinating the West Midlands Regional Parkinson’s Network.

The job is being advertised as a Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Sister (band 6), with opportunity to develop into the role of Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Specialist (band 7). If however you meet the criteria of the Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Specialist (Band 7), you can apply for this directly (see band 7 job criteria).

For full details click here:

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/c7c34194b1976a834f0e2c4a0cfba4c6/?vac_ref=914951323

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