...but due to staff shortages I am being asked to work on the wards for a percentage of my working week. I have concerns about returning to the ward not only because of personal competency issues but also that this will not be in the best interests of the people on my caseload. Please can you advise me?

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While the PDNSA committee can not become involved in individual cases we do feel our role is to support members and offer advice, drawing on the vast experience and network contacts available. Below are 10 suggestions from the general consensus of the committee and we appreciate there will be local influences and factors that will impact on options available.

Answer:

To login to the membership area you need your PDNSA Membership number (Enter into the user box) and a password which has been sent to you electronically or set by yourself (enter password into the password box).

If you do not have a password click on the Did You Forget Your Password?  link and enter your PDNSA Membership number or the email address which is registered with the PDNSA and a new password will be emailed to you.

If you do not know which email address the PDNSA has on its records or your email address has changed please, contact the us directly here.

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For the most up to date information please contact the Parkinson’s Disease Society on 02079 318080 or www.parkinsons.org.uk They will be able to give you details of the local Information Support Worker in your area who  would have details of the PD nurses in the areas they cover.