Mobility
A steady arm getting up, moving around the home and getting out safely, following any physiotherapy or OT advice.
Parkinson's care · North London
Care that moves with your needs.
Parkinson's can change from hour to hour as well as over time. Our carers support daily life at home — with familiar routines, medication at the times you've been prescribed, and help that flexes on good days and harder ones.
Living with Parkinson's
How it can affect everyday routines.
Parkinson's affects everyone differently. These are some of the everyday challenges people tell us about — and where a carer can help.
Getting going
Stiffness and slowness can make mornings, getting out of a chair or turning in bed harder.
Balance & walking
Changes in balance or "freezing" can increase the risk of falls.
Fine movements
Buttons, cutlery and writing may take more time and patience.
Tiredness
Fatigue is common and can come on quickly.
Eating & swallowing
Some people find chewing or swallowing harder and may follow specialist advice.
Mood & confidence
Anxiety or low mood can affect motivation to go out or see people.
Medication timing
On time, every time.
For many people with Parkinson's, taking medication at the prescribed times makes a real difference to how they feel. We plan visits around medication times and support people to take it exactly as set out in their care plan.
Our carers don't change doses or timings. If they notice something has changed, they report it to the office so it can be passed to the person's GP, Parkinson's nurse or pharmacist.
- 7:30Morning medication, then help getting up
- 11:30Late-morning dose and a walk or errand
- 15:30Afternoon dose and a rest
- 19:30Evening dose and the bedtime routine
- Illustration only — every schedule follows the person's prescription.
How we help
Support that keeps you doing what you can.
Personal care
Unhurried help with washing, dressing and grooming — giving time for you to do as much as you can.
Meals & daily activities
Preparing meals that suit any dietary or swallowing advice, plus shopping, housework and hobbies.
Independence
Encouraging the routines, exercise and social life that matter to you, at a pace that works.
When symptoms fluctuate
Good days and harder days.
Symptoms can vary through the day. A familiar carer learns what a good moment looks like and when extra help is needed — stepping back when you're managing well, and stepping in when you're not.
Over the longer term, we review the care plan regularly and can increase support, add overnight care or discuss live-in care if needs change.
On a good dayYou lead. The carer prompts, encourages and keeps you company.
On a harder dayMore hands-on help with moving, dressing and meals — at a calm pace.
Working together
Part of your wider care team.
With your agreement, we follow guidance from your GP, Parkinson's nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist or speech and language therapist. Our carers provide personal care and support — not clinical treatment.
Familiar carers
A small, regular team gets to know your routines, timings and how you like to move — which makes a real difference with Parkinson's.
Families involved
Relatives can be part of the assessment and reviews, and authorised family members can view care records online.
The assessment
Getting to know your Parkinson's.
- 01
Talk to us
Tell us about the person, their routine and what has changed.
- 02
Home assessment
We look at mobility, medication times, the home set-up and what matters most.
- 03
Care plan
We plan visits around medication times and agree how carers will help.
- 04
Regular review
We review as symptoms change and keep family and professionals informed, with consent.
Parkinson's care FAQs
Can your carers give Parkinson’s medication?
Carers can support people to take prescribed medication as set out in their care plan, following our medication procedures. They don’t change doses or timings — any concerns are passed to the relevant healthcare professional.
Can visits be timed around medication?
Yes. Where possible, we plan visits around the times medication is due. Our private packages start from seven hours a week, with each visit lasting at least an hour.
Are your carers Parkinson’s specialists?
Our carers are trained care workers, not nurses or therapists. We match carers to each person’s needs and follow guidance from their healthcare team.
What if needs increase?
We review the care plan regularly and can increase visits, add overnight support or discuss live-in care.
Can family stay involved?
Yes, with the person’s agreement. Family can join assessments and reviews, and authorised relatives can view care records online.
Independent reviews
Kind words from the families we support.
Read genuine, independent reviews from people and families who have experienced care from Hedgerow Homecare.
