Newly diagnosed with Parkinson's

Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition. This means that it causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time.

But everyone's Parkinson's progresses differently.

There are also lots of different treatments, therapies and support available to help you manage the condition.

At the moment, there is no cure for Parkinson's.

Parkinson's UK is the largest charity funder of Parkinson's research in Europe.

We've already made enormous strides in our understanding of the condition and developed better treatments and therapies.

But despite recent progress we’re still searching for a cure.

Having Parkinson's doesn't necessarily mean that you will have to stop driving.

But there are some things you need to know about staying safe on the road, and you may need to have a medical or driving assessment.

Find out more about driving and Parkinson's.

Just because you've been diagnosed with Parkinson's, it doesn’t mean you have to stop work.

If your treatment is carefully managed and you have plenty of support, it is possible to continue working for many years.

This depends on the type of job you have and how Parkinson's affects you.

Find out more about working and Parkinson's.

Research shows that exercise can slow the progression of your symptoms and can be as important as medication to help you take control. 

If you're newly diagnosed then it's best to focus on vigorous exercise like running, gym sessions and cycling. 

Having Parkinson's may affect your finances. But knowing what financial support is available and planning and managing your finances will help you.

Find out more about money, grants and benefits.

We can help you connect with other people affected by Parkinson’s - whether you're someone living with the condition or a family member, friend or carer. Our support services are a great way of finding out how other people cope with Parkinson's.

Find out more about our peer support service, our online community or our local groups.

You can also read about other people's experiences of Parkinson's in our real life stories hub.

You may have lots of thoughts or questions you want to run past your doctor or nurse.

Find out more about questions to ask your doctor or nurse.

Parkinson's isn't just an older person's condition. But people often think it is, and that can be alienating for younger people who are diagnosed.

Having Parkinson's as a younger person isn't going to be easy, but we can let you know exactly what information and support we can offer to manage your condition.

Find out more about getting help and support if you're younger.