Halifax, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Adapted from content provided by Dr Zosia Beckett (Consultant Geriatrician, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust) on 28/03/2026:

Parkinson’s therapy and support services

Speech and language therapy

  • Speech and language therapy can provide exercises for improving speech volume. They can also assess people who have problems with swallowing and provide a recommendation of specific food and fluid textures that may reduce the risk of choking.
  • Patients can be referred for speech and language therapy by their Parkinson’s specialist nurse or consultant.

Occupational therapy

  • Occupational therapists can provide assessment and provision of adaptable equipment you may need to help with your activities of daily living, cognitive assessment, anxiety management, support with sleep hygiene and fatigue management.
  • Patients can be referred for occupational therapy by their Parkinson’s specialist nurse or consultant.

Physiotherapy

  • We have a specialist Parkinson’s Physiotherapy Practitioner within our Halixfax team who can assess and provide a bespoke exercise regimen. Regular physiotherapy sessions can also be provided if needed.
  • Patients can be referred for physiotherapy by their Parkinson’s specialist nurse or consultant.

Dieticians

  • Dieticians can help review your weight and diet and provide ways to improve protein and energy consumption.
  • Patients can be referred for a dietician review by their Parkinson’s specialist nurse or consultant.

Physical, emotional and psychological support

  • Information about talking therapies can be accessed on the NHS website 

Local help and support

Parkinson’s advisors

  • Our local Parkinson’s UK advisor can help you find out about available services and support, as well as potential financial support and benefits. Janet Edmunds covers the North East and Yorkshire area.

Advice and support groups

We have a very active Parkinson’s UK Halifax group, who meet regularly:

  • Main meeting – every second Saturday of the month from 14:00-16:00 at Elim Church, Hall Street, Halifax, HX1 5AY
  • Cafe style meeting – last Wednesday of the month 14:00-16:00 at Coffee Culture in Shibden Park, Halifax, HX3 6XG

Please attend, there is no need to contact beforehand.

Jo Caldicott is the current chairperson.

The Halifax branch also offer dance, speech therapy, singing, golf and many more groups. Consult the website for further details: www.parkinsonshalifax.org.uk

Other local information

Healthcare Team

  • Parkinson’s consultant (>70yrs) – Dr Zosia Beckett
  • Parkinson’s consultant (<70yrs) – Consultant Neurologist
  • Parkinson’s specialist nurse – Fran Tindle
  • Parkinson’s physiotherapy practitioner – Danielle O’Neill

Find support and activities near Halifax

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