Parkinsons and Fac

[PAULT]

Recently been diagnosed with parkinsons got fac and sgc spoke to feo and hes ok with me keeping both any advice most welcome thanks

 

[sauer]

I was diagnosed with young onset Parkinsons couple months ago
I haven't spoken to feo as yet
You must inform. Dvla if have a driving licence
What advice per say specifics you after ?
Only One thing everyone agrees on is exercise is only thing guarantee to slow it right down....so im back in pool and looked out pushbike

Paul

 

[palmer_mike]

Yes. Under UK Home Office statutory guidance, certificate holders must notify their police firearms licensing department of any relevant medical conditions diagnosed after a licence is granted. Neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease must be disclosed because they can affect physical control, judgment, or reaction times. [1, 2, 3]
Failure to disclose a diagnosis is taken very seriously and can lead to the revocation of your licence, as police must be satisfied you can possess a firearm without posing a danger to public safety. [1, 2]
To fulfill your notification requirements:

• Contact your GP: Speak with your doctor about your diagnosis. They will need to assess how it impacts your ability to safely handle a firearm and may share this information with the police.
• Notify the Police: Contact the firearms licensing department of your local constabulary (e.g., Suffolk Constabulary if you are local to Ipswich).
• Consult your certificate: The declaration you signed when granted your licence legally obligates you to report any new relevant diagnoses or treatments while the certificate is valid. [1, 2, 3]

 

[Smellydog]

Best wishes of course .

 

[PAULT]

My firearms dept been informed so have dvla.

 

[PAULT]

Also work fulltime

 

[HonestJohn]

Definitely must be disclosed, in the early stages the feo’s are usually lenient, but as progresses they will ask for the GP’s opinion, in my fathers case that was every 6 months. He had PD diagnosed for 2 years before his certificate was withdrawn, and battled another 3 years after that - early diagnosis and treatment is key, and seek expert advice on treatment over and above the NHS if affordable

 

[Nimrod1960]

Did a cycle ride a few years ago from London Velodrome to Bruges , several guys with us had PD, awesome lads. A few of them also relayed sections of our JOG - LE ride a couple of years ago.
They all said it was exercise that massively helped them. There is an organisation called Sport Parkinsons.
Good luck to you.

 

[PAULT]

Thanks for the replies much appreciated

 

[12gsnapcaps]

Wishing you the best mate.

 

[PAULT]

Squirrels dont like me atm cheers boys.