Parkinson's diagnosis - real life stories

Watch and read real life stories about being diagnosed with Parkinson's and what the future holds.

You'll also find information for people who have recently been diagnosed on our newly diagnosed page and you can read more in our Parkinson's signs and symptoms section

Dave Trinder

Dave describes how he was diagnosed with Parkinson's and his hopes for the future.

Becky Hurd and Silvia Duggan

Becky and her mother Silvia Duggan talk about the family's reaction to Becky's diagnosis at the age of 29 and how they support her.

Alun Morgan

Alun tells us how being diagnosed with Parkinson's changed his life and how meeting other people with Parkinson's helped him through difficult times.

Karen Rose

The symptoms of Parkinson's symptoms first appeared when Karen was 34 but she was only diagnosed 5 years later. She tells us about the support she recieved from other people with Parkinson's.

Dennis Drakes

Dennis talks about the shock he and his family experienced when he was diagnosed and how the support he has received since and his positive outlook have helped him come to terms with his condition.

Tina Walker

Tina remembers the precise moment she was diagnosed and and the impact it had on her. She tells us how she found help and support to get her through difficult times.

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