PARKINSON’S UK

Parkinson’s UK, formerly The Parkinson's Disease Society, aims to improve the quality of life for people affected by Parkinson's and find a cure for the condition

Find out more about who they are, their history and what they do at this link.

About Parkinson's Discease

Parkinson's Discease is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. One person in every 350 is living with Parkinson's Dissesase. That's about 145,000 people in the UK.

Detailed information about all aspects of Parkinson's can be found at the following links:st this link.

• What is Parkinson's?
• Symptoms of Parkinson's
• Treatments and therapies
• Everyday life
• Newly diagnosed with Parkinson's
• Advanced Parkinson's
• Preparing for end of life
• Caring for someone with Parkinson's

Information and Support

Parkinson's UK offer a range of support services, available at the following links:

• Support in your area
• Local groups
• Community Group
• Forum
• Your Magazine

Helpline and Advisers

The charity operates a free confidential helpline service providing support to anyone affected by Parkinson's. Their advisers can support anyone with Parkinson's, their family or carer. Full details of this service are available here.

Financial help and support

A guide to financial assistance for for Carers of people with Parkinson's available here.

Useful contacts for carers

Parkinson’s UK has also established a list of organisations that can provide further information and support if you care for someone with Parkinson's,.available at this link.

Contact

Full contact details are available at this link.