Important
Update: April 2022.
Edinburgh Branch continues to return to face-to-face delivery of activities and meetings. We often try to offer a ‘hybrid’ option, where we use Zoom to show live events and meetings.
We have continued to be guided by Government and NHS requests in relation to Covid-19.
The Committee has and will continue to monitor the advice given by Parkinson’s UK, Parkinson’s UK in Scotland, as well as NHS and Scottish Government.
The information below relates to the original onset of Coronavirus in 2020. We are reviewing and will be amending and removing information that is outdated or no longer relevant. Please bear with us while we do so.
The Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist Team have asked that we draw attention to the procedures for attending any NHS Outpatients appointments as set out in the pdf: Generic Physical Distancing Arrangements in Outpatients
Click here for information and advice on Coping with Coronavirus Situation
Already some of our activity facilitators have devised on-line alternatives. Please see:
- Yoga for Parkinson’s
- Singing4Fun
- Carers Support Group
- Dance for Parkinson’s Scotland
- Pilates – also relevant for general exercise
- Tai Chi
- Quality of Life Group
- Nordic Walking
- Walks in The Park
We’ll post updates on this website about future innovations.