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Why we changed to Parkinson's UK

We changed our name from the Parkinson's Disease Society to Parkinson's UK on 8 April 2010 - with a bold new look.

But we didn't change just for the sake of it, and we didn't take the decision to change lightly.

For more than 40 years we've been working to improve life for people living with Parkinson's.

In that time we've achieved a lot. We've spent more than £50million on research, secured over 300 specialist Parkinson's nurses and provided information, friendship and support to hundreds of thousands of people.

But we've still got a lot to do to reach everyone who needs us. And we still don't have a cure. So there is much more for us to do.

Our ambitious plans

In the year leading up our change to Parkinson's UK, we talked and listened to lots of people to find out how we can improve what we do and what we need to change.

This helped us identify a clear vision for the future - to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's.

We have a 5-year strategy (2010-2014) to drive us to achieve our vision, and want to raise over £110million to support our work.

We're now more determined than ever to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's.

Watch our story

WatchParkinson's UK - Our story

Send us your feedback

We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions about our name and look and ambitious plans for the future. Email us at brand@parkinsons.org.uk