Using art and music to support younger people with Parkinson’s
Researchers are exploring the mental health benefits of art and music for people with young-onset Parkinson's. Working in a group you’ll develop artwork and music about your experiences.
15 people with Parkinson’s aged 18 to 50 who are willing to share their experience of living with Parkinson’s.
You don’t need to have any previous drawing or musical experience to take part.
Attending a series of 2 hour workshops at University College London and King's Place (90 York Way, London N1 9AG) in October and November 2026.
• Workshop dates and times will be arranged to suit those taking part
• At these workshops, you’ll work together in a group to explore your experiences of living with Parkinson’s through art
• With the support of professional musicians, you’ll develop a piece of music to represent the group’s experiences
• You will also be invited to attend a live public performance of the music you helped to create. The performance will be held on 28th November at King’s Place at 7:30pm
• Your travel expenses will be reimbursed
Completing a 20 minute survey about your mood and lifestyle before and after taking part.
For more information, please read the participant information sheet.
How you can take part
Please contact Adam Possener by email at [email protected] or call 020 3987 2562.
Find a research site near you: To take part in this study, you'll need to visit a site at least once. Your travel expenses will be reimbursed. See the list of sites in London.
The deadline to express your interest in taking part is 30 September 2026.
Watch the highlights and outcomes from the earlier stage of this study on YouTube.
Arts Council England
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom
Adam Possener
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 020 3987 2562
90 York Way
London
N1 9AG
United Kingdom
Adam Possener
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 020 3987 2562