Huddersfield, 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 

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 Huddersfield group, who meet regularly:

  • Main meeting – Third Thursday of the month from 15.00-16.30 at Longley Park Golf Club, Maple St, Aspley, Huddersfield, HD5 9AX

Please attend, no need to contact beforehand.

The Huddersfield branch also offer many more groups, including a choir, walking tennis, yoga sessions and a walking group. Please consult the website for further details: Huddersfield Branch | Parkinson’s UK

Other local information

Healthcare Team

  • Parkinson’s consultant (>70yrs) – Dr Frederick Bell
  • Parkinson’s consultant (<70yrs) – Consultant Neurologist
  • Parkinson’s specialist nurse – Sarah Higgins

Find support and activities near Huddersfield

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