Parkinson's UK is the national support and research charity, offering ongoing support, information and friendship to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers. Locally, the Derby branch meets in the Broadway Baptist Church (Derby) (DE22 1BP) hall on the first Tuesday of every month between 2pm and 4pm and holds a number of activities and initiatives for members. All are welcome to attend and free parking is available in the church car park.
If you are new, and would just like to chat on the phone or in person with one of the team, let them know - they are there to help you, your family and friends.
There are around 145,000 people in the UK who have Parkinson's, so you are not alone and the Derby branch is here to help. There are over 200 members and it is run by a Committee of volunteers. It is funded by donations from local people and organisations and from money-raising activities.
For more information, call Karen Brown - the local group chair on 07745 678155, or e-mail enquiriesderby.parkinsons @ gmail.com
Details of local events and activities can be found by clicking here.
If you are interested in research, explore the 'Take Part Hub' at parkinsons.org.uk/takepartresearch, call the free, confidential helpline on 0800 800 0303 Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm. An interpreting service is available via NGT Relay - 18001 0808 800 0303 - for textphone users only).
Advisers will be able to put you through to the research team. You can also join the Research Support Network at parkinsons.org.uk/rsn.
Local Parkinson's Nurses are based at the Royal Derby Hospital. Specialists are Lisa Brown and Suzanne Filon. They can be contacted on 01332 783575.
University of Derby and Burton NHS Specialist Rehabilitation services for Parkinson's are available from the Florence Nightingale Community Hospital on London Road, Derby. DE1 2QY, by calling 01332 258255.
Help is also available from the Derbyshire Carers' Association by calling 01332 200002.