Parkinson's nurses are a lifeline, but there aren't enough of them. And almost a third of Parkinson's nurses working today are expected to retire by 2030.
We've made incredible progress towards protecting the future of Parkinson's care. Support our Nurse Appeal today to help us get vital specialist care to as many people with Parkinson's as possible.
Changing thousands of lives, together
Thanks to you, around 11,700 more people living with Parkinson's can now access specialist care.
We're getting close to our £9 million target. We've raised £8 million for our Nurse Appeal so far, and this money is already changing thousands of lives. Thanks to your support, 39 new Parkinson's specialists are now in post, including:
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16 Parkinson's nurses (with 3 more approved to start soon)
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7 physiotherapists (with 1 more approved to start soon)
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2 occupational therapists
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3 speech and language therapists (with 1 more approved to start soon)
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1 pharmacist
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10 clinical fellows.
But we can reach thousands more. Over 28,000 people are still missing out on Parkinson's care.
Every donation, no matter how small, can make a lasting impact. Join our final push today. Your gift could be the one that gets us there.
How your support is changing Parkinson's care
Join our online event on Wednesday 18 November to hear from our Policy team and 2 newly funded Parkinson's specialists. You'll also have a chance to ask questions.
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.