Parkinson’s Passport

Hospital admissions can be especially difficult for people with Parkinson’s. While medication timing is vital, many problems in hospital arise because staff do not fully understand the individual needs of the person on admission.

Preparation can make a real difference. Having clear information available helps staff understand how Parkinson’s affects the person day to day, what support they need and how best to communicate with them, particularly in busy or stressful settings.

This is why we have created the Parkinson’s Ireland Parkinson’s Passport. This is designed to support people with disabilities and can be very useful for people with Parkinson’s who experience cognitive changes or communication difficulties. There is limited awareness of this resource, but it can help ensure a person’s needs and preferences are understood throughout their hospital stay.

Families and carers play an important advocacy role by bringing passport documents to hospital, asking staff to refer to them and checking that key information is shared between teams. Small actions like this can improve communication, continuity of care and the overall hospital experience.

To request a Parkinson’s Ireland Parkinson’s Passport, please call 1 800 359 359 or email fundraising@parkinsons.ie and we can send one to your home address.