West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT) is reminding people who rely on time-critical medicines, such as those for Parkinson’s, diabetes and epilepsy, to bring them to the hospital or notify staff immediately upon arrival.
Ed Kirkham, a paediatric radiographer practitioner at the trust who has Parkinson’s, explained the importance of timely medication.
Ed Kirkham (Image: Supplied) Mr Kirkham said: “For people like me, timing is everything when it comes to medication.
“If I don’t take my Parkinson’s medication within 30 minutes of when they are due, I can become stiff, slow and find it hard to move or speak.
“It’s critical these medications are taken at the correct time and not delayed.”
Ed Kirkham with equipment (Image: Supplied) Time-critical medicines must be taken at specific times to manage symptoms and prevent complications.
Missing doses can result in serious health risks.
Dr Adi Maddali, a consultant in the trust’s emergency department, said: “If you take time-critical medicines, like those for epilepsy or Parkinson’s, please let us know as soon as you arrive at the emergency department.”