Parkinson's UK

Parkinson's UK

At a glance

Causes

  • Health and well being / research and care

Other details

Organisation type: 
Charity
Geographical remit: 
National - Britain

Objectives

As the UK's Parkinson's support and research charity we provide expert information on Parkinson's, fund groundbreaking Parkinson's research, offer friendship and support, campaign, change attitudes and improve services and fundraise to find a cure and improve life for those affected by Parkinson's. Because we're here, no one has to face Parkinson's alone.

Activities

We offer friendship, support and the opportunity to meet other people affected via our network of local groups across the UK and fund research to advance our understanding of Parkinson's and what causes it. We campaign to make sure people living with Parkinson's are treated fairly, with access to the support they need including high quality health and social care, and help from a specialist Parkinson's nurse. We also improve understanding of Parkinson's by changing attitudes and challenging myths. we run a number of activities and projects from fundraising events to research talks to campaigns.

Current opportunities

We're looking for volunteers to facilitate and support a group of people affected by Parkinson's to continue valuable speech exercises.

 

Nottinghamshire, S80 1EN

Support the Parkinson's community to stay active and well, join us as treasurer for the Bassetlaw branch of Parkinson's UK.

This is a...

Lincolnshire, PE11 3RB

Local groups are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's, their families and carers. The Support...

Hampshire, PO6 3AP

We're looking for someone to help manage and build a thriving social media community for our Parkinson's UK Local Group.

Hampshire, PO6 3AP

With an interest in marketing and publicity you'll help build the profile of our Parkinson's UK Local Group and communicate with the local...

Hampshire, PO6 3AP

As an activity leader, you could be organising speakers and other activities to take place at meetings for people affected by Parkinson's and...

Hampshire, SO23 7PJ

People tell us that meeting others living with Parkinson's is the most important support they want locally - as a branch committee volunteer you'...

Gloucestershire, GL7 1AA

Parkinson's UK groups offer friendship & support for people affected by Parkinson's. 

In Cirencester, the group needs an experienced...

Greater Manchester, SK2 5NX

Parkinson's UK groups offer friendship and support for people affected by Parkinson's. In Stockport, the group is a core part of the local...

Lincolnshire, DN16 2JT

Can you make a difference to the lives of people with Parkinson’s locally?

Do you enjoy bringing people together and being part of a team?...

Hampshire, PO14 2PP

Parkinson's UK local groups offer friendship, support, and numerous activities for people affected by Parkinson's. Leading a committed group of...

Devon, EX31 2HE

Do you have a head for numbers? Could you use your financial skills to support your local Parkinson’s community?

We’re looking for people...

Previous placements

  • Branch Committee Volunteer - Winchester