Sign the Parky Charter

The Movers and Shakers are a group of public figures who all have Parkinson’s and are not afraid to say what they think. And they have been saying it.

In the pub to each other initially, and then more widely in their podcast about Parkinson’s, Movers and Shakers.

They’ve been listening too, and in their words:

"The podcast has become an unexpected hit as it seems to have touched a nerve. Through the thousands of emails and letters we have received since we started, we have developed (and continue to develop) a view of the situation. This has led us to the unfortunate conclusion that the NHS and other public services are failing people with the condition."

Will you join them in calling for the government to take action?

They have published a charter, 'The Parky Charter', describing 5 things that people with Parkinson’s need from the government but are not getting. Parkinson’s UK, Cure Parkinson's and Spotlight YOPD support the principles of the Charter and are partnering with the Movers and Shakers to bring it to the attention of politicians.

They've launched a new petition as a lot has changed since they launched the petition last year, not least the Government.

This new petition is on the Parliament website and they need 100,000 signatures to trigger a debate in the Commons. It's ambitious, but they're keen to put pressure on the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, who was a guest on their podcast last series.