Newly diagnosed

If you have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's, you probably have quite a few questions. This section should help you find the information you need. Parkinson's affects people in very different ways, so no two people will have exactly the same symptoms or experience of Parkinson's.

Your attitude to life is very important. If you have Parkinson's, try not to be discouraged or depressed if you find that your condition slows you down or makes certain routine activities more difficult. The advice of the Parkinson's Disease Society (PDS) is to keep working at your own pace, and retain as many of your leisure activities as you can, and to keep yourself as active and healthy as possible.

To find out more, browse the links below.

What is Parkinson's?

What treatments are available?

What should I tell my family and friends?

Will I be able to carry on working?

Should I tell my employer?

What support is available?

Talking to your doctor

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