Branch Information
Branch bank account
Barclays account.
Sort code: **-**-00
Account no: *****753
Account Name: The Parkinson’s Disease Society of the United Kingdom
Please contact us if you need the full details.
Make cheques payable to: Parkinson’s UK SWM branch
Legacy Grants for Transport. If you have difficulty accessing transport to our meetings or activities, you can apply for a Legacy Grant for taxis. Each grant is up to £200 per year, per member. For more information, please contact Bernard: [email protected]
Medication supply issues If you are unable to obtain your usual Parkinson's medication, speak with the pharmacist or contact Parkinson’s UK helpline: 0808 800 0303
Contacting your consultant or Parkinson’s specialist nurse If you need to see your consultant/nurse specialist urgently, contact the Neuro Hub: 0300 614 7227 • For General queries, contact the Parkinson’s UK Helpline: 0808 800 0303 and ask to speak to a nurse practitioner.
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Exercises
Being Active with Parkinson’s Please read this guide from Parkinson's UK on how to keep active with Parkinson's.
Online exercise classes There are a large number of Parkinson’s UK YouTube classes
PureGym for free membership and more details, email [email protected] you full name, date of birth, email address, mobile number, home address, which PureGym location you would like to use and if you require access to their DDA easy access door. Our local PureGyms are: Maidenhead, Unit 2, Stafferton Way, Maidenhead SL6 1AY and Burnham, 821A Yeovil Road, SL1 4JB
Braywick Leisure Centre, Residents of Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and hold an Advantage Card receive a discount on certain activities. Unpaid carers in RBWM and have a Free Time Out Card can use the facilities at Braywick Leisure Centre.
Parkinson’s UK collaboration with Everyone Active This gives free membership to everyone with Parkinson’s and their carers. Membership includes: • use of gym equipment, swimming facilities (where applicable), group exercise classes • EXi digital, a prescribed physical activity programme and Synergy Dance online classes. Our local centres are: The Centre (Slough), Slough Ice Arena, Salt Hill Activity Centre, Langley Leisure Centre, Bracknell Leisure Centre.
Neuro Heroes Community Exercise Fund Neuro Heroes are an online physical activity provider which supports people with neurological conditions. Neuro Heroes offer 6 free live online physiotherapist-led classes for people with Parkinson’s and are in receipt of Universal Credit or Pension Credit/have been referred. After 6 funded sessions, ongoing classes are available at £5 a week/class for 1 year.
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Carers
If you are a carer, please register with your GP by contacting your practice for an application form.
Carers UK provide excellent information about what help and support is available.
Coffee Meeting for Carers Please see Activities.
Local links for Carers:
Slough Carers’ Support: [email protected] 01753 303428
Signal 4 Carers 01628 94797
Bucks Carers 0300 777 2722
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Useful Links
Cinema Exhibitors Association Card The CEA Card is a scheme that provides free cinema tickets to carers accompanying a person with a disability to the movies.
People to Places provide community transport and Shopmobility services to local residents in and around the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
AbilityNet support people looking for help with their technology.
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Parkinson's UK
Helpline The helpline is a free confidential service by trained advisers, providing support, advice and all aspects of living with Parkinson's to anyone affected by Parkinson's. They can also put you in touch with a Parkinson's adviser if you need more local or in-depth support.
Call companions with Re-engage is a telephone befriending service ensuring older people stay connected with the outside world.
Parkinson’s UK Shop has a good selection of daily living aids, adjustable beds, stair lifts, stationery, gifts and Parkinson’s merchandise.
First Steps Programme is an online programme for people recently diagnosed with Parkinson's and their family, friends and supporters.
Fighting Fit Fighting Fit is a residential weekend for people newly diagnosed with Parkinson's and their loved ones, focusing on physical activity, well-being and support.
The Yellow Card scheme is where you can report any side effects with your medication.
Research Would you like to be involved with research, whether you have Parkinson’s or not? Visit the research page to register your interest.
Benefits Theses websites can provide more details on your eligibility to claim benefits and free help with completing forms.
Citizens Advice
Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)
Parkinson’s Local Advisors
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Podcasts
Here are a few Parkinson's PodCasts available to listen to:
Movers and Shakers
2 Parkies in a Pod: a Parkinson's Podcast
The Secret Life of Parkinson's
Paul Sinha: Living with Parkinson's