Local Motion Physiotherapy

06/01/2026

Looking forward to running another week of activities to raise awareness of Parkinsons, here in the Coquet Valley. Rothbury Parkinson's Group are getting ready......! 🌷💙

C'mon.... lets 'Make it Blue'! 🌷💙

Every 20 minutes, someone is diagnosed with Parkinson's.

World Parkinson’s Day is on Saturday 11 April and is a chance to raise awareness, build understanding of the challenges faced by those living with the condition and to celebrate the progress we’ve made in research and support.

Whether you choose to take on a challenge or take part in Make It Blue, your support can make a real difference for those living with Parkinson’s.

Our World Parkinson’s Day guide can help you find ideas on how you can get involved this year: https://prksn.uk/4rZZwLw

As the largest European charitable funder of Parkinson's research, we’re getting closer to a cure every day. Until then, we’re here for everyone affected, offering support through our helpline, local advisers and online resources.

05/01/2026

Happy New Year!

Motiv8 Monday exercise classes at Thropton Warm Memorial Hall are cancelled this morning due to snow.
Keep warm, keep steady, enjoy the snow in the best way you can, even if that's looking out from your window only!

Take care, Sam x

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all clients and people who have supported me this year. Wishing you good health and happiness for 2026 ❤️

20/12/2025

Rothbury Parkinsons Group

💙Carers Northumberland will be joining us next year, in March, at Rothbury Parkinsons group to provide information and support. If, as a carer, you require some advice or simply want to listen, and find out more, please come along💙

I'll share more details nearer the time!

Take care over the Christmas festivities..... caring doesn't stop for Christmas 💙🎄❤️

Many partners, family members and friends who help someone with Parkinson’s don’t think of themselves as a ‘carer’. But recognising your role can open the door to practical support, financial help and services designed for both you and the person you support.

If you regularly support someone, you have the right to a carer’s assessment. It’s free, and looks at how caring affects your life, including your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.

There may also be financial help available depending on your situation. This can include benefits such as Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Allowance Supplement in Scotland, or Carer’s Credit to protect your State Pension.

Looking after someone with Parkinson’s can mean very little time for yourself. Services such as, local support groups and access to grants or travel support can provide a break and help make day-to-day life easier. Caring also means caring for yourself - your wellbeing matters.

If you’d like personalised advice, you can call our helpline on 0808 800 0303. Our specialists can talk you through benefit claims, support in your area and where to find trusted information.

You’re not alone in this. Support is available for you, as well as the person you care for. 💙

Learn more here 👉 https://prksn.uk/4aNC4e6

18/12/2025

How exciting! We shall be experiencing VR at our local Parkinson's UK group in Rothbury on January 13th, 10am - 12pm, The Queens Head

Interested? Come and join us, you're always welcome.

Contact me for more information!

Parkinson’s UK North East and North Cumbria
Parkinson's UK

24/11/2025

Learn more about the symptoms that MAY indicate Parkinsons.

13/11/2025

We had a great walk this morning despite the soggy weather! Thank you Strolls With Poles for the incentive and camaraderie! Thank you Newcastle House Rothbury for a warm place to congregate, chat and warm up afterwards.

Parkinson’s UK North East and North Cumbria

09/11/2025

Hi,

Did you know that Parkinsons is the second most common neurological health condition, after Alzheimers? If you know someone with Parkinsons, a friend or family member, or you simply would like to support People with Parkinsons, please contact your MP to encourage them to attend discussions in Parliament. This will strengthen the argument for the actual implementation of the 'Parky Charter' thereby improving healthcare provision for people with Parkinsons.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17e5qdW14Q/

Thank you x

03/11/2025

Sharing for a colleague based in Cumbria. Any respiratory team friends interested?

27/10/2025

How lovely. The comfort reminiscing can bring for some.

'She wrote this poem in 2019, when she obviously realised something wasn't "quite right."'

Joanne shared this moving poem with us, written by her mother Margaret who lived with Alzheimer's disease, and who sadly passed away last year.

'During her very fulfilled life she loved writing poetry which she still managed to do almost right up until the end of her life even with the severe visual impairment.

‘Margaret could no longer read her “Times” newspaper or any books, so writing poems was her way of trying to keep her brain active and would write all her thoughts down in poetry fashion.’

The poem is called ‘Lost or Regained’ and it reads:

One’s falling apart at the seams
Dementia’s on its way,
A life that was once full of dreams
Is fading so gently away.

The body is slower
And eyes are less bright
Driving and cycling are impossible now,
Just strolling is nearer the mark!

Though a stroll through the park
On the arm of a friend is still a great pleasure one finds,
Reminiscing of years of sadness and joy,
Shed tears for the friends you’ll not see again.

Though if stories of heaven can still be believed,
Then not paradise lost
But paradise regained

14/10/2025

Here's how physiotherapy can help people with Parkinsons🙂

13/10/2025

Awesome October! Such wonderful weather we're still having. So, I thought I'd embrace outdoor admin so I can top up my vitamin D levels to keep my bones strong. Here's my pop-up office, this afternoon😎 Totally beats windowless clinic rooms!