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Parkinson's UK

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We’re Parkinson’s UK, the charity that’s here to support every Parkinson’s journey. Every step of the way.

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For many people from marginalised communities, taking part in physical activity isn't always easy or accessible. Our Physical Activity Grants are here to support community groups and organisations working with people who face barriers. Learn more 👉 prksn.uk/440dIKl

For many people from marginalised communities, taking part in physical activity isn't always easy or accessible.

Our Physical Activity Grants are here to support community groups and organisations working with people who face barriers.

Learn more 👉 prksn.uk/440dIKl
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Tech Guide, our online platform empowering smarter tech choices, just earned recognition at the Made WITH Patients awards. Click to read the full story: prksn.uk/43S0hLq

Tech Guide, our online platform empowering smarter tech choices, just earned recognition at the <a href="/PFMDwithPatient/">Made WITH Patients</a> awards.

Click to read the full story: prksn.uk/43S0hLq
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After being diagnosed with Parkinson's, Richelle Flanagan was surprised how much her symptoms varied in each stage of her menstrual cycle. Richelle is now leading a project to uncover the link between female hormones and Parkinson’s. Read the story 👉🏼 prksn.uk/42XfKcE

After being diagnosed with Parkinson's, Richelle Flanagan was surprised how much her symptoms varied in each stage of her menstrual cycle.

Richelle is now leading a project to uncover the link between female hormones and Parkinson’s.

Read the story 👉🏼 prksn.uk/42XfKcE
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"If it wasn’t for my family encouraging me I wouldn’t be able to do what I do." Dale was diagnosed at 52 years of age. Now, he’s facing Parkinson’s head-on, but he’s not doing it alone. This #FathersDay, we're celebrate dads like Dale and the families who lift them up.

"If it wasn’t for my family encouraging me I wouldn’t be able to do what I do."

Dale was diagnosed at 52 years of age. Now, he’s facing Parkinson’s head-on, but he’s not doing it alone.

This #FathersDay, we're celebrate dads like Dale and the families who lift them up.
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“This documentary captures one of the hardest chapters of my life. After losing my father, I avoided finishing his sculpture for a long time.” This #FathersDay, we’re supporting @NickElphick’s new documentary. 👇

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A huge congratulations to John Amphlet, Chair of our Kensington and West Chelsea group, on being awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours List. A truly well deserved recognition of his incredible work.

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"I would suggest that anyone who can find a way to get there should do so." John was playing for the Northern Lights football team at the time, and is a big advocate of the Sport Parkinson's Try-Athlon event on 22 June and the amazing community feel it brings.

"I would suggest that anyone who can find a way to get there should do so."

John was playing for the Northern Lights football team at the time, and is a big advocate of the <a href="/SportParkinsons/">Sport Parkinson's</a> Try-Athlon event on 22 June and the amazing community feel it brings.
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On International Nurses Day we asked: how has your Parkinson's nurse helped you? You all flooded in with your stories and heartfelt thanks. We want to keep capturing your stories, so if you have one, share it and help others see the difference a Parkinson’s nurse can make.

On International Nurses Day we asked: how has your Parkinson's nurse helped you?

You all flooded in with your stories and heartfelt thanks. We want to keep capturing your stories, so if you have one, share it and help others see the difference a Parkinson’s nurse can make.
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Many of us have the right to benefits like PIP. But the benefits system is complex, and with recent plans to make them harder to access it can all seem overwhelming. If you need support, our Benefits and Employment Adviser team is here to help via our free helpline: 0808 800 0303

Many of us have the right to benefits like PIP. But the benefits system is complex, and with recent plans to make them harder to access it can all seem overwhelming. If you need support, our Benefits and Employment Adviser team is here to help via our free helpline: 0808 800 0303
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Despite the devastating impact it will have on disabled people, the NHS and local services, the Government has applied to speed up the process in Parliament and experts in the House of Lords could be ignored. Reducing the scrutiny of these proposals is wrong and dangerous.

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As the heatwave arrives, it’s more important than ever to stay cool, stay safe, and know what to look out for. We've curated tips to help you manage the heat this summer, from staying hydrated to signs of overheating. With the right information, you can feel more in control.

As the heatwave arrives, it’s more important than ever to stay cool, stay safe, and know what to look out for.

We've curated tips to help you manage the heat this summer, from staying hydrated to signs of overheating. With the right information, you can feel more in control.