Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological condition that can significantly impact a person’s movement, communication, and independence. This half-day course provides an essential overview for care staff working in residential, supported living, or home care settings.

Learners will explore what Parkinson’s is, how it develops over time, and the symptoms individuals may experience, both motor and non-motor. The course also covers common support needs, treatment options, and practical approaches for promoting dignity and independence.

This training supports care teams to respond with greater understanding, patience, and flexibility when supporting individuals living with Parkinson’s.

Key Learning

• What Parkinson’s Disease is and how it progresses
• Types of Parkinson’s and how it is diagnosed
• Common symptoms and their effects on daily life
• The stages of Parkinson’s and how care needs may change
• How Parkinson’s can affect communication, mobility, and relationships
• Supporting people with fluctuating needs and dignity
• Overview of treatment options and ongoing management
• Responding to emotional and psychological impacts

Parkinson’s Disease affects everyone differently, but the challenges it brings can have a wide-reaching impact on both the individual and those who support them. This course gives care staff a foundational understanding of the condition, including how symptoms may present and how to adapt care approaches over time.

Learners will explore both visible and less visible symptoms — including tremors, muscle stiffness, fatigue, and changes in mood or cognition. The course also addresses how Parkinson’s may affect speech, swallowing, and mobility, and what practical actions can help maintain quality of life.

With input from national guidance and resources including Parkinson’s UK and the NHS, this session gives care workers the tools to provide more confident, person-centred support while respecting individual dignity and preferences.

Relevant Standards Covered:

Care Certificate Standard 5 – Work in a person-centred way

Care Certificate Standard 6 – Communication

Care Certificate Standard 7 – Privacy and dignity

Care Certificate Standard 9 – Awareness of mental health, dementia, and learning disability

Health and Social Care Act 2008 – Safe and effective care

Open course per person           £97
In-house for up to 6 people     £343
In-house for up to 12 people   £365