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.