Free virtual event for people connected to Parkinson’s
PEOPLE across Derby and the East Midlands who have been diagnosed with or have a connection to Parkinson’s are invited to attend a free virtual event hosted by Parkinson’s UK and University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) NHS Foundation Trust.
The two-hour online event will be hosted on Zoom on Monday, November 21, between 2pm and 4pm, and will include updates on Parkinson’s research from Professor Richard Walker, practical tips for managing the cost of living crisis while living with the condition, and a mindfulness session.
The event is free to attend and will be helpful to anyone who is living with Parkinson’s, or wants to know more about living well with the condition.
Katie Smith, area development manager, East Midlands, Parkinson’s UK, said: “Almost 12,000 people in the East Midlands live with Parkinson’s, so we are excited to again collaborate on this event with the teams from University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
“This free online symposium offers a great chance for people to access practical advice on living with and supporting people with Parkinson’s.”
To book your free tickets, go to www. eventbrite.co.uk/ and search “Derby symposium”.
For further information, contact Katie Smith at kabsmith@ parkinsons.org.uk Parkinson’s UK is the UK’S leading charity supporting those with the condition. Its mission is to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s through pioneering research, information, support and campaigning.
Parkinson’s is what happens when the brain cells that make neurotransmitter dopamine start to die. There are more than 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety. Some are treatable, but the drugs can have serious side effects. It gets worse over time and there’s no cure as yet.
Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. Around 145,000 people in the UK have Parkinson’s.
Further information, advice and support is available on the Parkinson’s UK website: www. parkinsons.org.uk, or via its free confidential helpline on 0808 800 0303.