Helpline: 0808 800 0303

Canterbury and District Branch

We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers.

We also organise a range of regular events and social activities including:

  • Monthly branch meetings: we meet for a chat and enjoy events, entertainment and visiting speakers. For details of Branch meetings, please see our events page.
  • Walks and other social events and outings: see our events page for details.
  • Fundraising events and collections: these are held each year to raise funds for branch activities and to contribute to national research projects.

Contacts

View our local support contacts page for details of support available to your area including:

  • Parkinson's nurses: we have 3 Parkinson's nurses covering our area of Kent. They come to meetings when possible, and even walks! You can contact them with questions or problems without going through a doctor or social worker
  • Information and support worker and branch welfare team: We have an information and support worker covering our area as well as our branch volunteer welfare team. They can provide information on respite care, holidays and equipment and can advise on the benefits currently available and give help with completing the necessary forms.
  • For general enquiries about the Canterbury branch, please contact
    Jean on the details listed below.

The Canterbury Branch is proud to have Very Rev. Robert Willis, Dean of Canterbury as our President. He takes an active interest in our branch and hosts our Annual Garden Gathering each summer at The Deanery, within the Cathedral Precincts.

Meeting venue

Contact Jean for details

Contact

Jean Whitehead
Telephone: 01227 452638
Email: jean.whitehead1@tesco.net

Nansubuga Kolawole, Branch and Volunteer Support Officer
Telephone: 0844 225 3664
Email: bvso.southeast@parkinsons.org.uk

Your Parkinson’s UK team