Movement Disorder Service

The Movement Disorder Service provides specialist assessment and ongoing management for people living with Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease as well as other forms of Parkinsonism. 

Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects the brain. It is caused by a reduction in a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine helps your body to move properly. Without an adequate level of dopamine you may experience problems, including: 

• Tremor –  shaking of some parts of your body 
• Bradykinesia – slowness of movement 
• Rigidity – stiffness and difficulty of movement 
• Non-movement symptoms - including pain, difficulty sleeping and mental health problems 

The Movement Disorder Team can help you manage these symptoms. This is often achieved by making sure you are prescribed appropriate medication. We can also refer to local supporting services including pharmacy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and dietetics. 

After being diagnosed with Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease or another form of Parkinsonism you will be invited to attend the Movement Disorder Service to monitor your condition and help manage your symptoms. The Movement Disorder Service holds clinics in: 

Anglesey & Gwynedd

• Ysbyty Alltwen (Tremadog),
• Dolgellau Hospital,
• Ysbyty Eryri (Caernarfon),
• Ysbyty Penrhos Stanley (Holyhead) 

Conwy & Denbighshire 

• Glan Clwyd Hospital 
• Llandudno General Hospital

Flintshire & Wrexham 

• Wrexham Maelor Hospital
• Chirk Community Hospital
• Mold Community Hospital 
• Deeside Community Hospital  

The Movement Disorder Service is supported by a team of Parkinson’s Specialist Nurses: 

• West  - Ffion Mair Jones, Ceri Hughes and Helen Hughes 03000 851572 
• Central  - Joanne Potter, Angela Mitchell and Carly Griffiths (Denbighshire and Conwy) 01745 448788 ext 6297 
• East  - Mirain Allen (Flintshire) 03000 858725, Anna Andrews and Catherine Parry (Wrexham) 03000 847148 

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