Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Adapted from content provided by Dr David Ledingham (Consultant Neurologist, Newcastle Hospitals) on 15/09/25.
Parkinson’s therapy and support services
We have close links with speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, dieticians and physiotherapy. Services are split between the community and hospital, with the most appropriate service for you varying depending on your location and needs. The movement disorders team and your primary care team can guide you to the most appropriate service.
We offer a dedicated neurophysiotherapy service for walking difficulties, freezing, and posture issues related to Parkinson’s Disease. However, musculoskeletal and joint issues, which are more common in Parkinson’s Disease, are better managed in primary care or through self-referral to the Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Services (TIMS).
For more information, visit TIMS.nhs.uk at the link below.
Movement Disorders Clinic
Movement Disorders Service at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Trust (NUTH)
Our service is a leading UK provider and part of the UK Parkinson’s (PD) Excellence Network. We are dedicated to patient-centred care, managed by a team of six consultant neurologists (including professors from Newcastle University) and five specialist nurses (including a Clinical Academic Professor of Nursing).
Conditions We Treat
- Parkinson’s disease
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Multiple System Atrophy
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Corticobasal Syndrome
Specialist Clinics/Departmental Links
- Genetic Movement Disorder Clinic: Monthly clinic for patients with early onset Parkinson’s disease, those with affected family members, or those with a known genetic diagnosis. We collaborate closely with the Clinical Genetics team at the Centre for Life and engage in research with Newcastle and international researchers.
- Parkinson’s Disease Assessment Clinic (PDAC): Monthly nurse-led clinics offering 30 minute cognitive and bone-health assessment for at risk patients. We collaborate closely with the Memory Assessment and Management Service (and related services) run by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear Trust, should significant problems be identified.
- Clinic for Sialorrhea: Provides injections for excessive drooling for patients from the Newcastle area.
- Injections for Dystonia: We collaborate with Walkergate Park Centre for Neurorehabilitation and Neuropsychiatry, which provides a regional service for these injections.
How to Access Our Service
Referrals must be made by a healthcare professional.
Location
Our service is based at the CRESTA clinics (Clinics for Research Themed Assessment) at the Campus for Ageing and Vitality.
For more information
Please visit our CRESTA clinics page and our Parkinson’s Disease Service page:
Complex Therapies Clinic
The Complex Therapies Clinic for Parkinson’s Disease includes a neurologist and four specialist nurses. We care for individuals using infusion therapies, such as subcutaneous therapy and infusion therapy delivered via a tube directly into the small bowel.
How to Access Our service
We accept local referrals from the Newcastle area for subcutaneous therapies, and from across the North East and Cumbria for infusion therapy. These therapies are not suitable for everyone, so referrals should be made by your elderly care specialist or neurologist.
Location
Our service is based at both the CRESTA clinics on the Campus for Ageing and Vitality, and the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Deep Brain Stimulation Service
The Deep Brain Stimulation Service for Parkinson’s Disease includes two neurologists, three neurosurgeons, and two specialist nurses. Our team also includes experts in neuropsychology and neurophysiotherapy.
How to Access Our Service
We accept referrals from across the North East and Cumbria. Deep Brain Stimulation is not suitable for everyone, so referrals should be made by your elderly care specialist or neurologist.
Location
Our service is based at both the CRESTA clinics on the Campus for Ageing and Vitality, and the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Clinical Ageing Research Unit (CARU)
Research Opportunities at Newcastle’s Movement Disorders Service
A key strength of our service is our focus on research. The Clinical Ageing Research Unit (CARU) is connected to our movement disorder clinic at CRESTA. We aim to offer as many patients as possible the chance to participate in groundbreaking research and clinical trials.
Our Research Team
CARU has a dedicated team of Clinician Researchers, Clinical Research Nurses, Clinical Trial and Health Care Assistants, Study Coordinators, and Data Managers.
Our Research Projects
We conduct numerous academic-led research studies, Phase II-IV clinical trials, and longitudinal observational studies. This includes the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) funded by the MJ Fox Foundation. CARU’s Human Movement Laboratory investigates gait, balance, and mobility in older people and Parkinson’s patients. Our research benefits from collaborations with the Newcastle Brain Tissue Resource and the Centre for In Vivo Imaging, which houses a state-of-the-art PET MR scanner and is part of the Dementia Platform UK.
How to Get Involved
If you have Parkinson’s or an Atypical Parkinsonism (including Multiple System Atrophy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Corticobasal Syndrome) and are interested in participating in clinical research, please talk to your clinician.
For more information
Please visit:
Clinical Ageing Research Unit (CARU)
Take part in Parkinson’s research:
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
Older People’s Medicine Parkinson’s Clinic at NuTH
We are a leading UK service and part of the UK Parkinson’s (PD) Excellence Network. Our patient-centred service is managed by a dedicated team of two consultant geriatricians, including a professor from Newcastle University, and two specialist nurses, one of whom is a Clinical Academic Professor of Nursing.
We provide care for older people with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, such as Atypical Parkinsonism, Multiple System Atrophy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Corticobasal Syndrome. We are embedded within the Belsay day unit and benefit from strong links with multidisciplinary team, both within the day unit and in the wider community, allowing holistic assessment and intervention for our patients.
How to Access Our Service
We accept referrals from health care professionals.
Location
Currently Belsay Day Unit, Campus for Ageing and Vitality.
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