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Parkinsonism

Parkinsonism is an umbrella term for different types of neurological movement disorders.

Neurological disorders associated with Parkinsonism are 

•    Parkinson’s disease.
•    Vascular parkinsonism.
•    Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)
•    Corticobasal syndrome (CBS)
•    Multiple system atrophy (MSA) 
•    Dementia with Lewy bodies (LBD)

Clinics are held at Queen Margaret Hospital, Victoria Hospital and St Andrew’s Community Hospital.
Three Parkinson`s Nurse Specialists (PNS) operate in Fife and are based at the Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, and the Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy. The Parkinson’s nurse can provide education to people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers. This approach enables people to understand their condition and treatment. It facilitates shared decision-making and self-management. They are ideally placed to advise patients, both old and newly diagnosed about their local Parkinson’s groups and what they have to offer.

Nurses can be contacted on 01592 643355, extension 28834.
General information: for information on neurological conditions, visit  NHS Inform .

Organisations that support people with Parkinson's and their families

  • Homepage | Parkinson's UK (parkinsons.org.uk)
  • Fife branch Parkinson's UK
  • PSPA - Progressive supranuclear palsy and Corticobasal degeneration
  • Multiple System Atrophy Trust
  • The Lewy Body Society
  • Parkinsons Seating Info Booklet Final pdf

Other pages in Neurology

Huntington’s Disease

Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Specialist Nurse-led Service

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