Parkinson's UK Bracknell & District Branch - activities, support, therapies, carers
Branch Activities and Services
- Monthly evening meetings at which members can meet together in a friendly atmosphere to exchange views and hear a talk from a speaker on a Parkinson’s issue or a general topic of interest.
- Opportunities for carers to get together to share their experiences of caring for a loved one including social events for carers only.
- The services of a team of Parkinson’s Local Advisors who can provide members with a range of advice including advising on how to claim for benefits and obtain assistance from social services.
- Access to Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists who are able to provide advice on medication and related matters. New members are encouraged to arrange a meeting at an early stage.
- Weekly physiotherapy sessions, especially designed for people with Parkinson’s.
- Fortnightly Parkinson’s Singing Cafe at Bracknell Open Learning Centre
- Weekly Nordic Walking sessions for exercise and companionship
- Access to subsidised massage and chiropody services
- Weekly hydrotherapy sessions at Bracknell Sports Centre
- Regular newsletters advising members of local sources of help as well as information and initiatives arising from Parkinson’s UK.
- Monthly Parkinson’s Cafe in Camberley
- Regular social lunches in a local pub, ten pin bowling and other social activities.
Contact information
- Website
- Bracknell Branch of Parkinson's UK website
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- Contact Name
- Will Hague
- Contact Position
- Branch Secretary
- Telephone
- 01276 850286 01276 850286
- hello@bracknellparkinsons.org
- Contact Us
- Contact Us Form
Location
- Name
- Edmond's Court
- Address
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Sandy Lane
Bracknell
Berkshire - Postcode
- RG12 2HP
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When is it On/Open ?
- Date & Time Information
Evening meeting: Second Monday of every month at 7.30pm
Check website for latest dates and details of other events and activities.
Costs and Fee Information
- Cost details
Annual Branch membership £12.
- No help with funding is available
- Funding Notes
We are self-financing and have to carry out our own fundraising activities
- How is the service funded
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Voluntary/Charitable
Facilities and Accessibility
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access
- Additional Information
The monthly meeting is only one of many events and meetings that take place. See the Branch website for further details.
Accessing this service
- Age Ranges
- Any age
- Eligibility Criteria
A person with Parkinson's and/or their carer.
- Booking and Registration Notes
Please contact the Secretary at hello@bracknellparkinsons.org for further details.
- Waiting List
- None
Referral
- Referral not required
Provision For
- Supporting people with
- Neurological conditions
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