elpline is the only one of its kind in Europe and there is a strong commitment on the part of all parties involved in particular The Welsh School of Pharmacy, Parkinson's Disease Society and WMIC to sustain, beyond the pilot study, and to expand the delivery of reliable, clear and easily accessible information to all patients with Parkinson's Disease and their carers."

Parkinson's Disease is one of the commonest causes of disability in older people, with more than 120,000 patients in the United Kingdom and at least 10,000-12,000 new cases diagnosed annually. The number of patients with Parkinson's Disease in Wales is estimated at a minimum of 6,000. Prevalence and incidence will both increase with the ageing population and the reduction in competing causes of mortality such as, stroke and coronary heart disease.

The dedicated freephone number for patients and carers is 0800 3894436, available from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. The number for healthcare professionals is (029) 2074 4861. Enquiries from outside Wales during the pilot period will be referred to local facilities.

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Contact: Dr. Sam Salek
SalekSS@cardiff.ac.uk
029-2087-6017
Cardiff University
22-Aug-2002

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