Our BBC Radio 4 Appeal

Our BBC Radio 4 Appeal has now ended, but you can still help us fund specialist Parkinson's care.

Between Sunday 19 July and Saturday 25 July, we were featured on the BBC Radio 4 Appeal to raise money for our Nurse Appeal. 

You can listen to the original broadcast, featuring journalist and author Rory Cellan-Jones, on the BBC Sounds website.

Donate to our appeal

Our Radio 4 Appeal has ended. But we still need your generous donations to help fund specialist Parkinson's care.

Donate to our Nurse Appeal

Hugh's story

Hugh's story was featured in our appeal. He's a mechanic from West Yorkshire who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 46 years old. His diagnosis was given over the phone, with little information or support.

As his symptoms got worse, everyday life became more difficult. He didn’t know how to manage his condition because he had no access to specialist support. In the end, Hugh and his family moved house just to get access to a Parkinson’s nurse.

Thanks to his Parkinson’s nurse, Hugh’s stayed in work and kept his independence. He says having someone who understands Parkinson’s and listens to him has made a real difference to his life.