Media centre

We offer journalists in the print, broadcast and online media access to real people affected by Parkinson's, expert information about the condition, Parkinson's research, our health and social policy campaigns, lifestyle issues and fundraising events.

Case studies and spokespeople for media interviews

Real life stories can bring news to life. Contact us to organise interviews with people with Parkinson's, their families and carers anywhere in the UK.

We have expert spokespeople available to comment on a wide range of topics including:

• Parkinson's research and the search for a cure
• Parkinson's nurses and specialist Parkinson's care
• Health and social care policy
• Our local information and support

We have spokespeople in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Contact the Media team

Email: pr@parkinsons.org.uk
Tel: 020 7963 9370
Urgent media enquiries (out of office hours): 07961 460248

Direct lines

Nikki Nagler
Media Manager
Direct line: 020 7963 9300
nnagler@parkinsons.org.uk

Jill Davis
Media and Communications Officer (Research)
Direct line: 020 7932 1335
jdavis@parkinsons.org.uk

Lee Armitt
Media and Communications Officer (Fundraising)
Direct line: 020 7932 1317
larmitt@parkinsons.org.uk

Jason Grant
Media and Communications Officer (Health Professionals)
Direct line: 020 7963 9351
jgrant@parkinsons.org.uk

Freya Barnes
Media and Communications Officer (Policy and Campaigns)
Direct line: 020 7963 9311
fbarnes@parkinsons.org.uk

Sandra Mattocks
Celebrity and VIP Manager
Mobile: 07958 614432
smattocks@parkinsons.org.uk

Resources for journalists

• Press release: People with Parkinson's subject to 'intolerable' discrimination and prejudice - 15 April 2013
• Parkinson's facts for journalists
• Parkinson's UK policy statements 
• Our current campaigns
• Real life stories
• Talk Parkinson's blog

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