My Parkinson’s Journey Handbook

This folder brings together Patient, Carer, Consultant and Specialist Nurse experience alongside Parkinson’s UK and NHS resources to help you through your Parkinson’s journey.

These folders help you to keep a record of your medical appointments, medication, etc and are free to any member who would like one

A pdf version is available for download here

A Selfish Pig’s Guide to Caring

Written in a humorous, politically incorrect and easy reading style, but nevertheless provides insights into the role, emotions and stress of caring written from a personal experience. The author, Hugh Marriott lives in Lymington. Copies can be bought from Amazon - Selfish Pigs Guide to Caring

Audio Books – Listening Books

The charity ‘Listening Books’ is an audiobook lending charity for those that find their illness, mental health, physical or learning disability affects their ability to read the printed word or hold a book. Listen on your PC or via an app on a phone or tablet.

There are many benefits of audiobooks for people with Parkinson’s

• It is easier to concentrate on the story without the need to read the text or hold a printed book
• You can still enjoy a good book and maintain a love of reading
• You can choose books which can open up a whole new world of experience and learning
• It helps to keep a sense of independence with regards to reading and accessing books
• You can enjoy audiobooks on your own or with a carer

Why choose Listening Books

• There are over 10,000 audiobooks available
• Friendly support from the dedicated membership Team
• Listening Books has a heavily subsidised membership fee of £20 per year – with free memberships available to those that need them
• Podcasts, exclusive interviews, competitions and more included in membership
• Access to thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world at no additional cost
• Audio Club Facebook Group

Listening Books can be contacted on 02074179417 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To view the catalogue of books on the website visit: www.listening-books.org.uk