Your mum, colleague or friend. Anyone can get Parkinson’s, young or old. Every hour, two more people are diagnosed. 
 
Unlocking new treatments means delving into the causes of Parkinson’s. That’s why we fund the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank – the world's only brain bank dedicated to Parkinson's research. Over 10,000 people have donated their brains to help scientists around the world to unravel the mysteries of the condition and develop better treatments.
 
The largest charitable funder of Parkinson’s research in Europe, we’re close to major breakthroughs.  So we set up the Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech, fast tracking the most promising scientific discoveries into life-changing new treatments. 
 
Collaborative, risk-taking, and bold, we’re the only Parkinson’s charity working in this way. We’ll break through barriers in drug development and make new treatments a reality.
 
Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Fighting for fair treatment and better services. Making everyone see its real impact. 
 
Parkinson’s has over 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety. Some are treatable, but the drugs can have serious side effects. And it gets worse over time.
 
But people don’t understand Parkinson’s. We campaign to challenge this and make more people care. We influence policymakers to consider Parkinson’s when developing government programmes. We've achieved 63 positive policy changes since 2015 .
 
We are Parkinson's UK. Powered by people. Funded by you. Together we'll find a cure.


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Jo Satchell

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Sam Freeman Carney

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The Community Engagement team at Parkinson's UK works to foster connections between the organization and local communities, enhancing awareness and understanding of Parkinson's disease. They engage volunteers, manage fundraising initiatives, and build partnerships with businesses to support research funding and advocacy efforts. By creating impactful programs and campaigns, the team aims to influence policy changes and ensure that the voices of those affected by Parkinson's are heard and represented.

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