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Special Parkinson's supplement in The Independent today

23 August 2010

The Independent newspaper is carrying a special 8-page supplement on Parkinson's today (Monday), which includes several pages of news and views from Parkinson's UK.

It will bring the work of Parkinson's UK to the attention of around 190,000 Independent readers.

Steve Ford, Chief Executive

Our Chief Executive Steve Ford has written the introduction to the Parkinson's supplement, and speaks about the importance of changing attitudes and challenging myths.

Karen Rose, who has Parkinson's, is interviewed about life after diagnosis at 39.

And Dr Kieran Breen, our Director of Research, writes about how scientific research has transformed the treatments and care for people with Parkinson's, and our hope for a cure.

Raising awareness

Steve Ford, our Chief Executive, comments:

"We are delighted to have been involved with this special Parkinson's supplement, as it will bring the work of Parkinson's UK to the attention of around 190,000 Independent readers."

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