Rowan Wathes

Associate Director of Policy & Health Strategy at Parkinson’s UK | Ex doctor | National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow | Dogs | Tough Mudder | Views my own

[Parkinson's UK Excellence Network @ParkinsonsEN]

Research funded by @ParkinsonsUK found that Parkinson's nurses add value to the multidisciplinary team by:

💙 Providing expert counsel
💙 Being a conduit of care
💙 Nurturing teamwork and partnership
💙 Giving pharmacological support.

Read the study: https://t.co/dJNChvFL8I

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

Do you support someone Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s?

This webinar is dedicated to those people making up the support network. We’ll cover some ‘need to knows’ when someone you know is first diagnosed and what it's like to be where you are now.

👉🏻 https://t.co/6yYVXxccyI

[Parkinson's UK Excellence Network @ParkinsonsEN]

Following the government’s call for input for the Ten Year Health Plan, @ParkinsonsUK is running workshops where you can help shape the charity’s response to the consultation:

19 November: 5.30pm to 7pm OR
20 November: 8am to 9.30am

Email [email protected] to take part

[Rowan Wathes @RowanWathes]

@jonny_acheson Congratulations Jonny! And happy birthday 🥳

[Rowan Wathes @RowanWathes]

@MarkIMardell Such an interesting read! I look forward to future installments and seeing where this takes you

[NIHR PRU in Dementia and Neurodegeneration Exeter @DeNPRUExeter]

Do you work with people living alone with #ParkinsonsDisease? Join our consultation next Tues (12th) at 2.30 to help shape policy recommendations!

Pls RT @ParkinsonsUK @ParkinsonsEN @UHP_Parkinsons @Parkinsons_BFW

https://t.co/NiTWDfzu8I

[Parkinson's UK Excellence Network @ParkinsonsEN]

People with Parkinson’s are at risk of significant harm if they don’t get their medication on time, every time.

Thank you to the 100+ NHS organisations pledging to improve the delivery of time critical Parkinson's medications 👏 #Medsafetyweek

Read more: https://t.co/mgY1zFLYdn

[Rowan Wathes @RowanWathes]

What does the Autumn Budget mean for people with Parkinson's? Here are our thoughts: https://t.co/UZYtF3xrdB @ParkinsonsUK @ParkinsonsEN

[Claire Stevens @ClaireJStevens]

So, @ParkinsonsUK say the Hidden Symptoms session where I was first speaker is the most watched session in the Par-Con playlist on YouTube. Incredibly encouraged by this interest, I've not had an audience of 1.3k before! @ParkinsonsUKSco @jamesjopling https://t.co/IlH10bQE9u

[Rowan Wathes @RowanWathes]

A very positive first meeting of the Parkinson's APPG (re-established following the election). This group brings together the MPs & Lords who will help us fight for better care & support for ppl with Parkinson's. Lots for us to do but feeling hopeful @ParkinsonsUK @ParkinsonsEN

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

Great to see many MPs and Lords from across @UKParliament at the first All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Parkinson's.

The APPG heard from Katherine, a member of the Parkinson's community, about life with the condition and how they can take action in Westminster.

[Parkinson's UK Excellence Network @ParkinsonsEN]

Just under a week left to apply for funding for a mental health advanced clinical fellowship!

Don't miss out on this opportunity, apply by 28 October 👉 https://t.co/kPzjXaVagS

[Rowan Wathes @RowanWathes]

People with #parkinsons, family, friends, health and care professionals - this is your opportunity to shape the NHS. Please do share your experiences using the link below @ParkinsonsEN @ParkinsonsUK @moversand6

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

People living with Parkinson’s face unacceptably long waiting times for specialist care, inadequate access to multidisciplinary support, and unequal access to advanced treatments. Help shape the future of the NHS in England by sharing your experiences via the link below👇

[Parkinson's UK Excellence Network @ParkinsonsEN]

Would you like to be a Regional Clinical Lead? We’re recruiting 2 more professionals to head up their regional networks in England. Vacancies are open in:
📍 East of England
📍 South West

Closing 17 November

Find out more about the role and apply here 👉 https://t.co/FwlvzFigaB

[Parkinson's UK Excellence Network @ParkinsonsEN]

Golden brains to go with nurses' hearts of gold 💛

To mark @ParkinsonsUK Thanking Week, Head of Service Improvement and Grants @katfrench76 had a little gift for Parkinson's nurses at the #PDNSA conference, as a thank you for their time and expertise.

#35YearsofParkinsonsNurses

[Rowan Wathes @RowanWathes]

A very important part of our work @ParkinsonsUK: talking about Parkinson's to ministers and MPs so they understand the condition and the improvements in public services that are desperately needed. Massive thanks to the volunteers and teams for making a noise about Parkinson's!

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

We want to say a huge thank you to the volunteers from the Parkinson's community who joined us @LibDems, @UKLabour & @Conservatives conferences this year.

Christine, Mark, Shafaq, Syed, Katherine & Maria shared their experiences of life with Parkinson's with Ministers & MPs.

[Rowan Wathes @RowanWathes]

Very proud of our team @ParkinsonsUK who, after years of campaigning, have got national decision makers to recognise the importance of people with #Parkinson's getting their meds on time. We'll be working with the NHS to ensure this programme delivers real impact

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

🕒 Every minute counts when you live with Parkinson's.

We're thrilled that our relentless campaigning has led to a national improvement programme by NHS England for getting medication on time in hospitals.

👉🏿 https://t.co/ZDdNf8iqq5

#ParkinsonsCampaignWin #EveryMinuteCounts

[Parkinson's UK Excellence Network @ParkinsonsEN]

In a project funded by @ParkinsonsUK via the Excellence Network, Dr @katieelloyd is testing whether the management of Orthostatic Hypotension in people with Parkinson's can be improved through home blood pressure monitoring.

We look forward to hearing the results of the project!

[David Dexter @profdaviddexter]

I’m looking forward to joining @ParkinsonsUK at Par-Con next week! Par-Con is a 2-day hybrid meeting for the #Parkinsons community, with updates on the latest research, tech, and living well with Parkinson’s. Join online - register for free: https://t.co/dhDYL2BLkr

[Parkinson's UK Excellence Network @ParkinsonsEN]

Are you looking for a chance to make a difference to Parkinson's care?

@‌ParkinsonsUK is looking for a health and social care professional to join as a trustee and help guide the charity’s health and social care activities.

Sounds good? Apply today 👉 https://t.co/BWfkzq6Oo2

[Rowan Wathes @RowanWathes]

Great blog on focused ultrasound for #parkinsons @ParkinsonsUK @ParkinsonsEN https://t.co/daJVycaQFC