Hello and Welcome.
We are people living with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and care-partners across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Join us to experience:
- a warm and friendly local community
- lots of weekly classes and events
- meaningful support and advice
- a positive focus on wellbeing
National Support and Advice
Parkinson’s UK Helpline:
0808 800 0303
The Parkinson’s UK helpline is a free and confidential service providing support to anyone affected by Parkinson’s.
hello@parkinsons.org.uk
Emails answered within 5 working days
Text relay: 18001 0808 800 0303
Textphone number for textphone users only
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Latest news
View allResearch Opportunity: Exploring Medication Management
Parkinson’s UK told us about an opportunity for people with Parkinson’s to take part in research online. Creating a digital resource for Parkinson’s medication management: what are your challenges? A…
Scottish Government: New Benefit – Carers Needed for Research
The Scottish Government are working on a new benefit, Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP), which will replace Attendance Allowance in Scotland. They would very much like to speak to people…
Opportunities to Participate in Clinical Trials
We have updated the Research Interest page and in particular the Participation in Clinical Trials section. We have been given details of three studies, all currently recruiting. The ‘Cobalt’ trial…
Donate
We welcome on-line donations to support the work of the Branch. If you are a UK taxpayer, the value of your donation can be increased by completing a Gift Aid Form which can be downloaded as a pdf file.
Donate via Just GivingInterested in Parkinson’s Research?
The Edinburgh Research Interest Group (ERIG) meets with local Parkinson’s researchers and clinicians to learn about their work and local clinical trials and further the cause of research into Parkinson’s.