Fiona Lindop MBE
@FionaLindop
Fiona is a specialist physiotherapist in Parkinson's and Clinical Therapy Lead for Parkinson’s UK Excellence Network. Views are my own.
Can specialized physical therapy help you to live longer with Parkinson’s? What if physical therapy did more than improve balance and reduce falls? A new Dutch study by Ypinga, Bloem and colleagues just dropped and the results are fascinating. Specialized physical therapy, like…
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Our Parkinson’s UK Excellence Network Awards are back for 2025! We're bringing the Parkinson’s community together to celebrate outstanding health and care services and support for people with Parkinson’s. Read more to find out how to enter or nominate: bit.ly/3Uo10zy
3,000 graduates, 20 jobs, 300,000 patients waiting: The Health Plan’s ‘elephant in the room’ A pugnacious article by Katie Knapton, chair of Physio First. 'Start talking about what physiotherapy actually does'. See: physioupdate.co.uk/3000-graduates… @physiokatiek @RobYeldham @HealthPhysio
So proud of the team for delivering another fab event with members of the community, health professionals and partner orgs. Great to see so many MPs and peers at the event & look forward to continuing these conversations to improve Parkinson’s care
Today we hosted our Parliamentary Reception at the Houses of Parliament. We’re proud to have been joined by MPs, peers from the House of Lords, members of the community and healthcare professionals. 1/3 🧵
To all my physio friends working with older people in the community please take a look at the BEPOP project 👇🏻
Missed the Autumn Meeting abstract deadline? Submissions for our Scotland Autumn Meeting are still open until 5pm (BST) tomorrow - 18 July! #BGSConf bgs.org.uk/25ScotlandA
Abstract submissions for the BGS Autumn Meeting close on 11 July at 5pm (BST). Remember to submit your work before then! buff.ly/miMA72v #BGSConf
Fantastic to be highlighting the work of @ParkinsonsEN in Parliament today and to see the @UHDBTrust Parkinson’s PRAIS (rapid response therapy) team who were pump primed by @ParkinsonsEN featuring !
Very excited to be in London for the @ParkinsonsEN Parliamentary reception. The sun is shining and the marching band is playing
There is a @ParkinsonsUK parliamentary reception tomorrow in the Houses of Parliament. It would be great to see the @moversand6 petition reach the required 100,000 before it starts at 2pm. Sign and share petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7137…
🚨 Quick!!! 📣 Just 2,000 signatures are needed to reach 100K and ensure the @moversand6 #ParkyCharter is debated in the UK Parliament. 👉 The brilliant @ruskin147 explains why this petition is so important (and where you can sign!) here: buff.ly/1QknN3M 🗣️ Inspired…
Retired from this fantastic Parkinson's MDT and clinical work 2 weeks ago but delighted to have an honorary contract with @UHDBTrust which will enable me to support Parkinson's research. Will also be teaching and presenting for a while
We’re proud to support the @moversand6 with their Parky Charter, alongside @cureparkinsonsT and @spotlightYOPD. Sign the petition and join us in calling on the government to take the 5 steps set out to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7137…
We're looking to address challenges in the provision of mental health support for Parkinson's. Are you a health or care professional working in this area? Tell us what barriers you face and how services could be improved. Complete our short survey: bit.ly/44cBt2d
After 23 years of leading #Parkinsons Academy, Dr Peter Fletcher has officially handed over the reins. We surprised him with a celebration dinner during our recent Parkinson's Advanced MasterClass. Read more on our website: eu1.hubs.ly/H0lsxqL0 Thank you Peter! 💙
If you’ve not already done so, please sign the Parkinson’s petition parkypetition.com #parkypetition100k
And that’s a wrap! Yesterday I retired from 47 years of physiotherapy-and over 25 years as a specialist Parkinson’s physio. I’ll miss it- what a ride it’s been (but will still teach/present and support research for a bit!). Thanks @UHDBTrust
If you would like a sneak preview of this book including the preface, the forewards by @FionaLindop and @AddisonClare and part of the first chapter then click here indigo.ca/en-ca/when-you… Tweeting every Tuesday until publication which is now 12th August😀 #WhenYourNeuronsDance
Monday (June 30th) marks the end of my NHS career as I finally retire - tomorrow is my last day with Derby Parkinsons MDT & I can’t imagine life without them…BUT I’m going to carry on supporting research and teaching for a while! Not done yet!
Our Exercise Hub annual study day is back! Join us for an energising day of networking and learning. This year's theme: exercise prescription for people with young onset Parkinson’s. 🗓️ Friday 26 September 📍 Birmingham Secure your tickets now: bit.ly/4k9oFyd