Based on the University
Kent campus, the Parkinson's Centre for Integrated Therapy provides a range of
evidence-based non-pharmacological treatments and wellness resources, so that
multiple Parkinson’s symptoms can be managed on one site.
What the Centre offers:
The Parkinson's Centre for Integrated Therapy offers NICE recommended non-drug therapies including:
- Physiotherapy - Group exercise - Occupational therapy - Mental health support - Speech and language therapy - A cutting-edge research programme
The centre also offers wrap-around support including group singing, nutrional guidance, massage and ground-breaking neurostimulation techniques.
Parkinson's is a progressive neurological
condition, which means that it causes problems in the brain that tend to become
worse over time.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's, but a combination
of drug and non-drug therapies can help people manage the condition and live
well. In the UK, these drug therapies are relatively available but the non-drug
therapies often less so.
We provide easy access to these therapies under one
roof, offering treatment combinations that are tailored to the individual and
coupled to self-management, home-based monitoring and peer support here at the
Centre.
"Drug or surgical treatment is like playing golf but with only two clubs. This Centre will offer a fuller and wider range of opportunities, a full set of clubs to try out.”
Supporting people with Parkinson's
At the Centre, we stand with people with Parkinson’s, researching, educating, and advocating for the changes in treatment many so desperately need.
We strive to involve people
living with Parkinson’s in the design and delivery of research and therapy
activities. We are working closely with local branches of Parkinson’s UK to make
sure the Centre meets the needs of people accessing the Centre.
