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Free information packs on Parkinson's disease

Bundles aimed to help people through traumatic time

Free information packs are being handed out by the Department of Health and Social Care for those newly diagnosed with Parkinsons.

Based on patient feedback, the packs contain a number of leaflets which help people anticipate what they'll need during a traumatic time.

New to the Island they were introduced this month by the Department, with the support of the Parkinson's Disease Society IOM.

Occupational therapist Claire Collister says the information is as practical as it can be:    

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