Parkinson's UK in Scotland
We're here for everyone affected by Parkinson's in Scotland.
Find out about support near you, who to contact, how to get involved and what the charity is doing in Scotland.
Light up Scotland for Parkinson's
To mark World Parkinson's Day on 11 April 2019 we want landmarks and buildings across Scotland to light up in cyan blue.
If you can help make this happen please contact Karen, our volunteer light up project manager, at [email protected] or via Twitter at @LightParkinsons.
Thanks to the venues who are already supporting us.
Find support near you
Enter your postcode to find support services in your area, including:
- your nearest local adviser
- local support groups and meetings
- exercise classes
- social and creative activities
- complementary therapies
More Support
For more support take a look at Aliss (a local information system for Scotland), a Scotland specific database that can help you find foodbanks, money advice, mental health support and more.
Local advisers in Scotland
Our team of 9 Parkinson's local advisers provide free and confidential one-to-one information and support to people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. They help people understand the impact of their condition, their rights, benefits advice and how to access local support and services.
For any questions about Parkinson's local advisers in your area contact Louise Buchanan, Service Manager on 0344 225 3728 or [email protected].
Useful contacts
Scotland office and donations
For all general enquiries and to send donations, please contact:
- Tel: 0344 225 3724
General enquiries: [email protected]
Fundraising enquiries: [email protected]
Or write to: Parkinson's UK Scotland, Suite 1-14, King James VI Business Centre, Riverview Business Park, Friarton Road, Perth PH2 8DY
Fundraise with us
If you're a local business, community organisation or individual interested in fundraising contact:
- Emma Hall, Regional Fundraiser - East Scotland
Tel: 0344 225 9857
Email: [email protected] - Leah Cranney, Regional Fundraiser - North Scotland
Tel: 0344 225 9289
Email: [email protected] - Jan Mattison, Regional Fundraiser - West Scotland
Tel: 0344 225 3781
Email: [email protected] - Denise McNiven, Scotland and Northern Ireland Fundraising Manager
Tel: 0344 225 3731
Email: [email protected] - Alex Neyra, Regional Fundraising Officer
Tel: 0344 225 3724
Email: [email protected]
To talk about trusts and foundations contact:
- Claire McNeill, Scotland Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser
Tel: 0344 225 3661
Email: [email protected]
Our fundraisers organise a huge range of Parkinson's UK events and activities and support individuals and community groups to raise money. Take a look at fundraising ideas and events - what could you do?
Do you have concerns about your local Parkinson's services?
If you have any concerns about Parkinson's services and support in your area, please contact:
- Chloe Macmillan, Area Development Manager (Scotland South, Central, East & West)
Tel: 0300 123 3679
Email: [email protected] - Cathy Orr, Area Development Manager (Highlands, Islands & Grampian)
Contact: Cathy Orr, Area Development Manager
Tel: 0344 225 9831
Email: [email protected]
Chloe and Cathy identify the local needs of the Parkinson's community. They work with people with Parkinson's, family members, carers, volunteers and health and social care professionals to identify gaps in services.
They work closely with Mary Ellmers, our service improvement adviser.
Want to know more about our campaigns?
For any questions about our campaigning work in Scotland:
- Tanith Muller, Parliamentary and Campaigns Manager
Tel: 0344 225 3726
Email: [email protected]
Tanith's role is to make the voices of more than 11,000 people with Parkinson's in Scotland, and their families and carers, heard in Holyrood.
Want to volunteer with us?
If you're interested in volunteering in Scotland, search our volunteer opportunities, or contact:
- Gill MacGregor, Volunteer Co-ordinator (West & South-West of Scotland)
Tel: 0344 225 9836
Email: [email protected] - Su Cooper, Local Network Support Officer (Highland)
Tel: 07972 870 355
Email: [email protected] - Alice Hall, Volunteer Co-ordinator (East and South-East of Scotland)
Tel: 0344 225 3725
Email: [email protected]
Are you a health or social care professional in Scotland?
Training
- Candice Dillen, Education Adviser
Tel: 0344 225 3701
Email: [email protected] - Search the education and training directory
As part of the UK Parkinson's Excellence Network, our education team supports and enables health and social care professionals to understand Parkinson's and continue to improve their practice.
Support
Our service improvement advisers can provide specialist expertise to support health and social care professionals and providers to make sustainable improvements to services.
The service improvement adviser for Scotland is:
- Mary Ellmers
Tel: 0344 225 3723
Email: [email protected]
Do you have a media enquiry?
For all media enquiries please contact:
- Graham Kerr, Media and Communications Officer
Tel: 07827 982 626
Email: [email protected]
Visit our press page for the latest media releases from the Scotland team.
Find us on social media
You can keep up to date with what's happening across Scotland on our Facebook page.
Or, follow us and get in touch via Twitter.
Country director
To get in touch with the country director:
- Annie Macleod, Country Director - Scotland
Tel: 0207 963 9350
Email: [email protected]
