What does this service provide?

Who we are

We are a team of Parkinson's specialist nurses and practitioners who provide support for patients in Brighton and Hove and High Weald, Lewes, and the Havens,who have a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson’s.

What we do 

We provide holistic assessments and care planning, undertake referrals to the wider multi-disciplinary team and make medication adjustments and recommendations. We offer advice and information on living with and caring for those with any form of Parkinson’s. 


Appointment information

Appointment types 

We offer clinic appointments, phone appointments and home visits to housebound patients. 

The frequency and location of appointments will depend on the needs of the patient. 

We also provide one off new patient sessions. 


How can I access this service?

Referrals to our service can be made by GPs and consultants following a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's. 
 
No specific form is required although as much medical, nursing, and social background information that can be provided is appreciated. 

Following an initial assessment phone call, patients will be offered an appointment.   


Where can I access this service?

Clinic locations

Clinics are based in different locations, detailed below. Most locations do offer free parking, but this may be limited so please allow time to park.

Details of where the appointment will take place are included in your appointment letter and in a reminder text message. If unsure, you can contact the service via email or phone to confirm appointment details (please do not call your appointment venue). Patients are welcome to bring someone with them to the appointments. 

Opening hours

Our service operates from Monday to Friday. Our service is closed at weekends and on bank holidays.  

Our telephone lines are open from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Waiting times

We aim to contact all new patients by phone within two to three weeks and offer a face-to-face appointment within twelve weeks of initial contact

Team locations
Brighton and Hove
Address: Room BU25, Briggs building, Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EW

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High Weald Lewes and Havens
Address: Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre, Church Hill, Newhaven, BN9 9HH

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Brighton and Hove clinic locations

Our Brighton clinics are held in Hove Polyclinic on Tuesdays and at Moulsecoombe Health Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Where to find us
Address: Moulsecoomb Health Centre, Hodshrove Lane, Brighton, BN2 4SE

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Parking for Moulsecoomb Health Centre is available at the leisure centre however, please note that you must register your car with the leisure centre first. 

Address: Hove Polyclinic, Neville Avenue, Hove, BN3 7HY

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High Weald, Lewes and Havens (HWLH) clinic locations

Our HWLH clinics are held in Uckfield and Crowborough three times a month on a Monday or Thursday, and once a month in Newhaven.

Where to find us
Address: Newhaven Polyclinic, Church Hill, Newhaven, BN9 9HH

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Address: Crowborough War Memorial Hospital, Southview Close, Crowborough, TN6 1HB

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Address: Uckfield Hospital, Framfield Rd, Uckfield, TN22 5AW

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Where can I find resources for this service?

Parkinson's UK – website for the UK’s main Parkinson’s support and research charity, including information on local support groups

Parkinson's Foundation – website for Parkinson’s Foundation which funds research and provides educational resources to Parkinson’s disease patients and caregivers 
 
NHS information on Parkinson’s – NHS information on Parkinson’s disease including symptoms, causes and treatment


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