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Living with Parkinson's

Doyle Wood, who has Parkinson's, watering plants in his gardenEveryone's experience of living with Parkinson's is different.

But there are lots of issues and challenges that are shared by many people living with the condition.

Click on the links below for information and advice on some of the topics we're frequently asked about.

For advice on other topics, we have a range of free publications about coping with day-to-day life with Parkinson's.


Mobility equipment and disability aids

Home adaptation, how to get your needs assessed, the cost of mobility equipment and disability aids and useful contacts

Driving and Parkinson's

The impact of Parkinson's on driving, your legal requirements, car insurance, car adaptations and useful contacts

Exercise and Parkinson's

The benefits of exercise for people with Parkinson's, how to find a local exercise class, exercising at home and research into Parkinson's and exercise

Diet and Parkinson's

Diet and Parkinson's, planning when to eat and take medication, managing weight loss or dealing with weight gain, special equipment and useful contacts

Work and money for people with Parkinson's

Making employment decisions, welfare benefits and grants, and the rights of people with Parkinson's

Relationships, family life and Parkinson's

How Parkinson's may affect your relationships. This includes your partner if you have one, your family, any children or grandchildren, friends, colleagues and people you meet.

Help with getting online

Here are some of the options that may help you understand more about technology, the devices that can make it easier to get online and the organisations to help you do it.

Holidays and travel with Parkinson's

Issues to consider before travelling, tips that may help your holidays go smoothly and what to look out for when you're arranging travel insurance

Courses for people with Parkinson's and carers

Many organisations offer self care and self management courses to support people living with a long-term condition such as Parkinson's and their carers.

Direct and confidential help and support