About Parkinson's

This section has information all about Parkinson's including what it is, types and how it progresses.

Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition.

People with Parkinson's don't have enough of the chemical dopamine in their brain because some of the nerve cells that make it have stopped working.

Around 166,000 people live with Parkinson’s in the UK. Parkinson's is on the rise. In the UK today, someone is diagnosed every 20 minutes. By 2050, the number of people with Parkinson’s worldwide will double to 25 million.

Find out more about Parkinson's

What is Parkinson's?

Read about Parkinson's and what it is.

Types of Parkinson's

Read about the types of Parkinson's and parkinsonism.

How does Parkinson's progress?

Read about how Parkinson's progresses and develops.

How is Parkinson's diagnosed?

Find out how Parkinson’s is diagnosed and learn about some of the tests involved.

Does Parkinson's run in families?

Read about the genetics of Parkinson's and whether it runs in families.

What causes Parkinson's?

Read about the causes of Parkinson's.

Women and Parkinson's

Find out how Parkinson's can be different for women, and how to get support.

Young onset Parkinson's

Find out more about young onset Parkinson's.

Parkinson’s statistics

See our latest data on the number of people living with Parkinson's in the UK.