Scotland news
Take a look at the latest news and events from our Scotland
regional team - and find out what's happening near you.
Neurological care postcode lottery in Scotland
People with neurological conditions in Scotland face a similar
postcode lottery to the situation in England, following a new
report released in May 2012.
Our full news story: We comment as new
report reveals dire state of neurological care in Scotland
Fundraising news
Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow donate £32,700
On Wednesday 30 November 2011 the second
St Andrew's Night Celebration was held by Provincial Grand Lodge in
Lodge Cadder Freestone's premises.
A large audience enjoyed a concert given by the Glasgow Phoenix
Choir.
Johnny Beattie MBE, one of Scotland's greats of stage and
screen, treated everyone to an impromptu stand up routine.
Johnny (middle-left) assisted the Provincial Grand Master,
Alistair Henderson (right), in handing over a cheque to Denise
McNiven - Scotland Fundraiser (left) and Katherine
Crawford - Scotland Manager (middle-right), for the
magnificent sum of £32,700.
£2,000 of the total donation will be donated to each of the
support groups at the Southern General
Hospital and Stobhill Hospital. The
remainder of the donation would help fund a research project at Edinburgh University led by Dr
Tilo Kunath.
North Berwick Golf Club
Thank you to the ladies of North Berwick Golf Club
who have chosen Parkinson's UK as their charity of the year. They
recently held a Ladies Annual Charity Golf Day which raised a
fantastic £6,000.
The day was well attended by many golfers from
the surrounding area and supported by local businesses.
Campaign news
Parkinson's UK local campaign saves Glasgow Lightburn
Hospital
Our Lightburn Glasgow East Support Group has saved the hospital
that houses their specialist Parkinson's service from closure.
It's an inspiring example of what people can achieve, despite
the challenges of living with Parkinson's. And it's an early Christmas present
for the people of East Glasgow.
Full news story: Parkinson's UK local
group saves Glasgow hospital
Hardest Hit event on disability benefits, Edinburgh
A big thank you to everyone affected by Parkinson's
who came out in Edinburgh on Saturday 22 October 2011, as part
of the
Hardest Hit rallies and marches that took place across the
UK.
Around 5,000 people came out at rallies and marches across the
UK to show government just how unfair these cuts are.
The message to government was that people with disabilities and
conditions such as Parkinson's are being unfairly targeted by the
coalition government's cuts programme.
You can see all our photos from the weekend's marches and
rallies across the UK on our
Flickr page.
Scottish policy submissions
Three quarters of all Scottish legislation comes from Holyrood,
including all decisions on health and social care. These decisions
can affect people living with Parkinson's throughout Scotland.
We're working to ensure the needs of people affected by
Parkinson's are considered at every level - including the
Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, NHS Boards, local
authorities and other bodies. We do this in formal and informal
ways, in writing and in person.
Read our latest policy
submissions.
For more information, contact Tanith Muller, Parliamentary and
Campaigns Officer, on 0844 225 3726 or cam.scotland@parkinsons.org.uk
Act now for Fair Care in Scotland
Take action by emailing Scotland's Health Minister, Shona
Robison MSP. Ask her to improve NHS Parkinson's services in
Scotland by implementing the new NHS QIS Clinical
Standards for Neurological Health Services
This is the first action for people
based in Scotland in our Fair Care for
Parkinson's campaign.
This action aims to highlight the wide variation in access to
essential services and information for people with Parkinson's, and
increase the pressure for the Clinical Standards to be implemented
across Scotland.
The more people who email, the louder our voice will
be.
More information:
Latest Scotland newsletter
Our Summer 2011
newsletter for people affected by Parkinson's
in Scotland is now available. Some of the items featured
in our Summer edition include:
- Parkinson's, Parliament and you
- The latest research news in Scotland
- Retail remedies
Get involved in fundraising
There are so many ways that you can help us to help people
affected by Parkinson's, and ensure people in Scotland get the
support they need.
Hold your own
event
You may already be taking part in a run or
holding an event. Why not support us by simply adding sponsorship,
an auction or raffle?- Hold a Party for
Parkinson's
- Involve your company, workplace or social
club
Whether you want to hold a one-off event to
support us, or make us your charity of the year, we would love to
hear from you.
- Hold a Hidden Gardens day
If you are
interested in gardening, or you know of other willing gardeners in
your area, you could hold a Hidden Gardens day.
To request a Hidden Gardens fundraising pack, contact Denise
McNiven on 0844 225 3731 or email rf.scotland@parkinsons.org.uk
Other ways
To find out more about any of these opportunities to support us,
contact Denise McNiven, Scotland Fundraiser, on 0844 225 3731 or
email rf.scotland@parkinsons.org.uk
Get involved in volunteering
There are lots of opportunities to volunteer with us in
Scotland, from joining one of our local branch committees, to
helping us at events or fundraising. All new volunteers receive an
induction and support from our team. If you are interested in
knowing more about volunteering with us we would love to hear from
you. To find out more, contact:
More about volunteering your time to help
people with Parkinson's
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