Rowan Wathes
@RowanWathes
Associate Director of Policy & Health Strategy at Parkinson’s UK | Ex doctor | National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow | Dogs | Tough Mudder | Views my own
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: bmcnurs.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…
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. 👉🏻 prksn.uk/3C5jcYJ
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
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 eventbrite.com/e/104966753284…
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: bit.ly/3YQGmLy
What does the Autumn Budget mean for people with Parkinson's? Here are our thoughts: parkinsons.org.uk/news/autumn-bu… @ParkinsonsUK @ParkinsonsEN
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 youtu.be/II19iHEyjxk?fe…
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
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.
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 👉 bit.ly/3r2q3NB
Calling all Psychiatry Specialist Registrars! Applications are now open for a new mental health advanced clinical training fellowship, funded by @ParkinsonsUK via the Excellence Network. Closing 28 October. See how to apply and share with colleagues: bit.ly/3r2q3NB
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
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👇
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 👉 bit.ly/4eLDhlz
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
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!
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.
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
🕒 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. 👉🏿 prksn.uk/4eolzV4 #ParkinsonsCampaignWin #EveryMinuteCounts
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!
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: parkinsons.org.uk/research/par-c…
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 👉 bit.ly/4euIEoQ
Great blog on focused ultrasound for #parkinsons @ParkinsonsUK @ParkinsonsEN parkinsons.org.uk/research/resea…
Fantastic to be a part of this great initiative which will improve our understanding of the causes of #Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s dementia as well as identifying the true causal risk genes for the condition.
“To see it launch and know of the potential it has to ultimately change the lives of people living with Parkinson’s is incredible.” @profdaviddexter Launching Landmark, a groundbreaking three-year research programme, aiming to understand Parkinson’s in unprecedented detail.
Thanks Tom! Feeling inspired after meeting some of the doctors who will become the next generation of #Parkinsons consultants. Now we just need the #NHS to commit to funding more consultant posts to fix the dreadful UK workforce gaps @ParkinsonsEN x.com/DrTomMace/stat…
Great to hear what work @ParkinsonsEN have been progressing with. Loads if interesting opportunities and support with fellowships, quality improvement tools, audits to get involved with and much much more. Check them out at parkinsons.org.uk/professionals/…