Living with Parkinson's, and supporting someone with the condition, is tough. And as Parkinson's progresses, your need for specialist healthcare grows.
With the right support, people can live well with the condition. But there are huge pressures on the health service right now. Thousands of people with Parkinson's don't have access to the care they need.
Great care, everywhere
We need more Parkinson’s specialists. More health professionals who can support people with Parkinson’s, and those who love and care for them. That’s why we’ve launched our Nurse Appeal.
Together, we can fund great care for every Parkinson’s journey.
What our Nurse Appeal could fund
Our Nurse Appeal aims to raise £9 million over 3 years to increase the number of Parkinson’s specialists. This will give thousands of people with Parkinson’s access to the specialist care they need.
Together, we could fund:
- 25 Parkinson’s nurses, giving 7,500 more people access to a specialist nurse and giving existing nurses more time to support those they already care for
- 30 specialists, such as physiotherapists and mental health professionals, giving 12,000 more people expert care for specific symptoms
- 6 clinical fellowships to support the brightest and best doctors to become the future leaders of neurology and geriatrics services at a local and national level, making sure people with Parkinson’s get the best care
- extra training in Parkinson's care for health professionals, so more people with the condition can feel confident they’ll receive great care when they need it.
How we fund new Parkinson's specialists
New Parkinson's nurses and specialists are created through a process called pump priming. We fund the first 2 years of the role, giving the NHS time to make it a regular part of their services. After the first 2 years, the NHS funds the role, but we work with them to make sure it continues to be a success.
Almost two thirds of the Parkinson's nurses working today across the UK were initially funded by us, thanks to your donations.
Learn more about how your donations fund Parkinson's specialists.
Support our appeal
Every donation, no matter how small, can help fund great care everywhere for people with Parkinson’s. £36 could pay for 1 hour of a specialist nurse's time to meet with a person living with Parkinson's.
Walk for Parkinson’s raises money to help fund specialist Parkinson’s care. Whatever your reason. Whoever you walk for. Join us and together we can get people access to the support they need.
Get active with your dog and raise money for better Parkinson's care by joining Walkies for Parkinson's. Choose where you walk and how far.
Over 3,500 beautiful gardens open their gates every year to raise money for charities like ours. Since 2013, the National Garden Scheme has donated over £2.5m, supporting us to fund more Parkinson's nurses.
More about Parkinson's nurses and specialists
Parkinson's nurses have specialist experience, knowledge and skills in Parkinson's. Find out more about how they can support you.
Getting the right care from health professionals is important to make sure your symptoms are managed well. From dietitians to physiotherapists, learn more about some of the health professionals you might see on your Parkinson's journey.