Covid-19 and Parkinson's - Q&A with Dr Donald Grosset and Laura Cockram

We were joined on 31/03/20 by Dr Donald Grosset, Consultant Neurologist, and Laura Cockram, Head of Policy and Campaigns at Parkinson's UK, to answer your questions.

Questions:
03:15 - Why isn't Parkinson's considered in the highest vulnerable or at risk group?

08:07 - What do I do if I'm self-isolating and I can't get to the chemist?

10:22 - I'm due a medication review but my appointment has been cancelled. What do I do?

14:17 - What happens if I go into hospital at the moment - are there any special considerations I need to be aware of?

16:52 - My mum passed away in November. Her cause of death was given as old age, but I felt it should have been Parkinson's. If Parkinson's isn't given as the cause of death, how can this condition be monitored and measured?

22:13 - My mum's appointment with a consultant keeps getting cancelled (over a period of 12 months). She needs her medication doses adjusting, Can her GP alter her dose?

25:51 - What are Parkinson's UK doing to provide information and advice on what we can do while in isolation? Above and beyond the government advice.

29:42 - I'm a nurse, and my partner has Parkinson's. I'm worried about giving him the virus, what can I do?

34:00 - Why is there still a postcode lottery on support across the country? Some people receive fantastic care, and I can't get a Parkinson's nurse appointment.

37:13 - I feel very anxious about the availability of drugs. Are stocks high?

41:28 - I have Parkinson's, plus Crohn's disease and had thyroidectomy. I've not received a letter from the government. I am a key worker at a supermarket, but they won't give me full pay until I can present my letter. I don't want to go to work and risk my health. What should I do?

46:37 - I have an appointment with my consultant in the next few weeks, will these be by phone call or will they be cancelled?

49:04 - I have Parkinson's. I can hardly move my right leg, I'm in a lot of pain. What can I do?

52:00 - I work in retail and have Parkinson's. I still need to go to work to pay my bills. What can I do?