Being active is important for everyone. And if you have Parkinson's it can help manage your symptoms, improve your mood and make everyday movements a little easier. The more physically active you are the easier it is to live well with Parkinson's.
Parkinson's Active, our Parkinson’s physical activity network in Scotland, provides a range of support, from local physical activity opportunities for people with Parkinson’s to resources for professionals. We've got everything you need.
Parkinson's Active Partnerships
Parkinson’s Active is currently working in partnership with leisure trusts across Scotland to train instructors and to deliver a variety of classes online and in-person, specifically for people with Parkinson’s. Our training has reached over 80 instructors and we are continuing to roll this out across Scotland. We're working with:
Find local groups, support and social activities
There are lots of in-person and online support to help you live well with Parkinson’s. Search to find your nearest local group, emotional and practical support, health, physical activity and wellbeing services, or social activities.
Parkinson's and physical activity
One of the biggest challenges to physical activity is knowing where to start, what type of activity is best and where you can access it.
We've put together some resources and guidance so that you can find the right exercise and support for you, whatever your ability.
How people with Parkinson's in Scotland are keeping active
Support for activity providers and health professionals
In Scotland, we want activity providers and health professionals to feel confident in supporting people with Parkinson's. We have a number of resources to help:
- Join the Parkinson’s Physical Activity Scotland Network to keep up to date with workshops and guidance.
- Sign up to the Exercise Considerations for Parkinson’s workshop.
- Find out about our Parkinson's: Physical Activity & Exercise module below.
- Our annual Parkinson's Physical Activity online event
For more information on these resources or to join our Scotland Physical Activity Network, email parkinsonsactive@parkinsons.
Parkinson's UK in Scotland
We're here for people with Parkinson's, families, friends and carers in Scotland. Find local support and resources for living with Parkinson's.