Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Adapted from content provided by Coral Mannion (Parkinson’s Disease Nurse specialist, Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust) on 24/03/2026.

Parkinson’s therapy and support services

Speech and language therapy

  • The speech and language therapy (SLT) service provides specialist assessment and therapy to adults throughout Doncaster who have communication or swallowing difficulties because of a neurological condition.
  • If you are aged 18 or over and have difficulties with communication or swallowing, you can request a referral to speech and language therapy via your GP or another named professional involved in your care.

Occupational therapy

Our team conducts home visits to assess needs, set treatment goals, implement rehabilitation programs, and offer advice while supporting care packages.

We provide support in the following areas:

  • retraining of skills, activities of daily living (ADL), and personal activities of daily living (PADL)
  • various assessments including cognitive, environmental, and functional assessments
  • assistance with re-housing support documentation, referrals for housing adaptations to social services, and equipment assessments to enhance independence and safety
  • support for functional and cognitive difficulties, environmental controls, and assistive technology
  • execution of rehabilitation programs, guidance on end-of-life issues, advice on return-to-work matters, and comprehensive functional assessments
  • upper limb splinting, fatigue management, and collaborative working

This service doesn’t accept self-referrals. Referrals are made by healthcare professionals on behalf of individuals seeking assistance.

Physiotherapy 

Neuro physiotherapy offers advanced and specialised assessment and treatments designed to assist patients facing various challenges. We offer support with: 

  • reduced balance reactions 
  • mobilisation difficulties 
  • falls 
  • pain 
  • general exercise and fitness levels 
  • provision of walking aids

Further information, including how to request a referral form, can be found here: Neuro physiotherapy – Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) 

Dieticians

Our dietetic service consists of dietitians and dietetic assistants. Dietitians are qualified and regulated health professionals that interpret of the science of nutrition to improve health and treat diseases and conditions.

Dietitians assess, diagnose, and treat nutritional problems by educating and giving practical, personalised advice to patients, carers, and colleagues.

For more information and to omplete a self-referral form online, visit: Dietetics – Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). You can also be referred into the service by a professional involved in the patient’s care.

Physical, emotional and psychological support

The neuropsychology service offers clinical neuropsychology and clinical psychology support to patients accessing neurorehabilitation.

The service is available for patients over 16 years old registered with a Doncaster GP. It is suitable for those with a confirmed or in-progress diagnosis involving a neurologist’s input.

Referrals to the service are made by appropriate professionals on behalf of the patient. The referring agency must specify the reason for referral, and the patient or caregiver should be informed and willing to engage in rehabilitation.

Local help and support

Parkinson’s advisors

Our trained advisors, including specialist Parkinson’s nurses, can provide information and advice about all aspects of living with Parkinson’s, such as:

  • medical issues, including symptoms and treatments
  • employment and benefits
  • health and social care
  • emotional support
  • local activities
  • signposting to other sources of information

They can also put you in touch with a Parkinson’s UK advisor if you need more local or in-depth support.

For more information, visit Parkinson’s disease specialist nursing – Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH).

Advice and support groups 

Our group offers friendship and support locally to people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers, contact us to find out more. 

Other local information

Rotherham Social for Younger People (Yorkshire and Humber Younger Person’s Support Group) 

We offer a relaxed, informal way to connect with other working age people living with Parkinson’s and those diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s. To learn more, please visit the website.

You can explore a wider range of nearby Parkinson’s support groups, activities, and resources by visiting localsupport.parkinsons.org.uk.

For information and advice on Parkinson’s, or for emotional support, call the Parkinson’s UK helpline.

Healthcare Team

Free point of access for six sessions. Befriending aims to reduce social isolation & loneliness. You will have a designated Befriender to meet with once a week for 6 weeks. A chance to have a chat, tea / coffee, share stories and help to access the local community if appropriate.Practical support is also offered. 

For more information and contact details, visit Age UK Doncaster 

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