Parkinson's UK and Table Tennis England agree new partnership

Our new partnership with Table Tennis England follows many successful years of collaboration, with table tennis becoming more popular in the Parkinson's community.

Being active is one of the best ways to live well with Parkinson's. And table tennis is a fun and social sport for all ages and abilities. 

Our new partnership will give people with Parkinson's: 

• inclusive and accessible playing opportunities nationwide
• increased awareness of the benefits of table tennis
• trained coaches and volunteers who can deliver suitable sessions
• insights to strengthen the evidence for physical activity
• help from local clubs to welcome and include people with Parkinson’s
• campaigns to celebrate success stories.

Jed Parsons, Physical Activity Programme Manager at Parkinson's UK, said: 

"We're delighted to launch this new partnership with Table Tennis England, and I'm excited about the opportunities it will bring for our community, both now and in the future. 

"We know that being active can be one of the best ways to live well with Parkinson's and so many members of our community express their interest in playing table tennis together. 

"As a sport, table tennis can be a really inclusive and social way for anyone to get active and I hope that even more people living with Parkinson's will have the opportunity to get involved across England." 

Jenny Leach, Senior Programmes and Partnership Manager at Table Tennis England, said: 

"We're thrilled to strengthen our partnership with Parkinson's UK and create even more welcoming opportunities for people with Parkinson's to enjoy our sport. 

"We know how powerful table tennis can be in supporting movement, confidence and connection, and we want everyone to feel that there is a place for them at the table. 

"This collaboration will help us support clubs, volunteers and coaches across the country to deliver sessions that make a real difference."