Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Adapted from content provided by Paddy Harris (Parkinson’s Disease Nurse specialist, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) on 05/06/2026.

Parkinson’s therapy and support services

Bradford Parkinson’s Neurological Rehabilitation Team

Speech and language therapy

This service is available if you have problems with changes to your speech or swallowing.

How can patients access this? Following your clinical assessment, the Consultant or Parkinson’s Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) can make a referral.

Occupational therapy (OT)

Neuro-OT can help maintain independence with your activities of daily living and if deemed necessary, provide equipment. For equipment only, Adult Social Care OT can provide this.

How can patients access this? Following your clinical assessment, the Consultant or Parkinson’s Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) can make a referral.

Physiotherapy 

Neuro-Physio will assess posture, gait, balance, strength and mobility, helping to maintain fitness and independence.

How can patients access this? Following your clinical assessment, the Consultant or Parkinson’s Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) can make a referral.

Dieticians

Dietitians advise on and promote healthy diet for general health, wellbeing and energy.

How can patients access this? Following your clinical assessment, the Consultant or Parkinson’s Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) can make a referral.

Physical, emotional and psychological support

Bradford District and Craven Mind offers support around the mental health and wellbeing of people across the Bradford District.

Anyone who is feeling isolated can receive face-to-face support each week for up to 1 hour with a trained volunteer.

How can patients access this?

Local help and support

Parkinson’s advisors

A Parkinson’s local advisor provides tailored, in-depth and confidential support to people affected by Parkinson’s, their families and carers. Personalised advice, emotional support and help navigating social care, health services and benefits.

Find support near you | Parkinson’s local support finder

There are also many virtual/online activities and support groups that you can access here:  Find support and activities online

Other local information

Multi language information for Parkinson’s patients

Parkinson’s awareness videos for south Asian communities in seven languages from Parkinsons UK:

Activities and exercise

There are several organised walks for People with Parkinson’s:

  • Haworth Walk – every Monday (except bank holidays) at 11.00a.m.– meet at West Lane Baptist Church, BD22 8EN
  • Horton Bank Top Walk – every Monday at 10.00a.am – meet at the opposite side of the road to Horton Bank Top Surgery, BD7 4PL
  • Peel Park Ladies Walk – every Wednesday at 11:45a.m
  • Bradford Moor Park – every Thursday at 12:00p.m. noon – meet at the main entrance of Killinghall Rd, BD3 7JD

There are lots of different activities available at Kirkgate Centre and Northcliffe Church.

There is also the “Hi-Lo” Neurological Choir on Tuesdays at Buttershaw Baptist Church: Footprints Family Centre – Caring for the Buttershaw community.

Other activities:

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