YHANO
Yorkshire & the Humber Association of Neurological Organisations
A wealth of knowledge and skills on your doorstep
YHANO is working with commissioners and service providers to improve and develop neurological services across Yorkshire and Humberside and provide education events for professionals.
Parkinson's UK
"Because we are here, no one has to face Parkinson's alone"
Parkinson's UK brings together people with Parkinson's, their carers and families via its network of local groups, website and free confidential helpline. Specialist nurses, supporters and staff provide information and training on every aspect of Parkinson's.
As the UK's Parkinson's support and research charity, Parkinson's UK is leading the work to find a cure and feels we are closer than ever.
Parkinson's UK campaigns to change attitudes and to demand better services. Its work is totally dependent on donations.
Free confidential helpline: 0808 800 0303
Parkinson's UK website
Services in Yorkshire and Humberside
Parkinson's UK has a dedicated team of information support workers in Yorkshire and Humberside who can answer your questions and provide free one-to-one support for people with Parkinson's, their families and carers.
For general enquiries in Yorkshire and Humberside contact the area manager:
Ebbie Hulland, England Manager – North
Email: em.north@parkinsons.org.uk
For any questions about Parkinson's local advisers in your area:
Jayne Riggall, Service Manager
Email: sm.central@parkinsons.org.uk
Service managers work to ensure everyone diagnosed with Parkinson's has the opportunity to access information, support and guidance.
Concerns about local services or support
If you have any concerns about local services and support in your area, please contact:
Tracy Westgarth, Area Development Manager
Email: adm.north4@parkinsons.org.uk
Area development managers identify the local needs of the Parkinson's community. They work with people with Parkinson's, family members, carers, volunteers and health and social care professionals to identify gaps in services.
Service improvement advisers can provide specialist expertise to support health and social care professionals and providers to make sustainable improvements to services.
The service improvement adviser for Yorkshire and Humberside is:
Lynda Poole
Email: lpoole@parkinsons.org.uk
If you're interested in volunteering in Yorkshire and Humberside, search the volunteer opportunities, or contact:
Rose Crawley, Volunteer Co-ordinator (All excluding Hambleton and Richmond)
Email: vc.north1@parkinsons.org.uk
Post vacant, Volunteer Co-ordinator (Hambleton and Richmond only)
Contact, Parkinson's UK volunteering team
Email: volunteering@parkinsons.org.uk
Volunteers run Parkinson's UK local networks, fundraise, lead self-management programmes and much more.
Browse local groups in Yorkshire and Humberside
Training for health and social care professionals
As part of the UK Parkinson's Excellence Network, Parkinson's education team supports and enables health and social care professionals to understand Parkinson's and continue to improve their practice.
Gail Creswick, Education Adviser
Email: ea.accreditationandquality@parkinsons.org.uk
Search the Parkinson's UK education and training directory
For guidance and support for your fundraising activities:
Chrissie Fielden, Regional Fundraiser
Email: rf.yorkshire@parkinsons.org.uk
Of the 5 million people living in Yorkshire & the Humber, approximately 1 million have a neurological condition.
You can see the latest prevalence figures and information about the conditions via member websites. Contact details here.
View our directory of neurological conditions and regional contacts here.
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