Our BBC Radio 4 Appeal

Support our BBC Radio 4 Appeal and help us fund specialist Parkinson's care.

Between Sunday 19 July and Saturday 25 July, we'll be featured on the BBC Radio 4 Appeal show and website to raise money for our Nurse Appeal. 

Right now, more than 28,000 people with Parkinson's don't have access to health specialists they desperately need to live well with the condition. Journalist and author Rory Cellan-Jones will be asking Radio 4 listeners to support our Nurse Appeal, which is raising money to create more specialist roles and protect the future of Parkinson's care.

Find out more about our Nurse Appeal.

When can I listen to the broadcast?

You can listen to the broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on:

  • Sunday 19 July at 7.54am 
  • Sunday 19 July at 9.25pm
  • Thursday 23 July at 3.27pm

Donate to our Radio 4 Appeal

You can donate to our Radio 4 Appeal between 19 and 25 July on the BBC Radio 4 website.

Your donation could help thousands of people with Parkinson's get the care they need. And for the week of the BBC Radio 4 Appeal, your donation will be matched by the Frank Brake Trust up to a total of £40,000. 

Hugh's story

Hugh is 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.