Parkinson’s UK have asked Branches and Groups across the UK to request their members help candidates understand Parkinson’s and that everyone’s experience is different.
Below are quotations from the Parkinson’s UK General Election webpage dedicated to this campaign.
“The 2024 general election is on 4 July and the Parkinson’s community needs you.
Take action by asking your candidates questions on your doorstep, inviting your candidates to a local group meeting, or attending a general election meeting in your area.
By making your voice heard, you’re letting whoever is elected to represent you know what people with Parkinson’s need.
There are four ways to have your say:
Make a plan to vote (find out how voting works at gov.uk website)
Speak to candidates on your doorstep (download election window poster )
Invite your candidates to a meeting (download Election toolkit for groups)
Tell us about your conversations (fill in this online form)”
“What the election means for people across the UK
This is a UK-wide election. Everyone has an MP.
If you live in England, your MP is responsible for most of the issues that affect you.
It’s different if you live in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. MPs are not responsible for areas like health and social care, education and housing.
Instead, many day-to-day issues are decided by the Northern Ireland Assembly, the Scottish Parliament or the Sennedd in Wales.
This briefing provides more information about MPs and what the general election means for voters in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales”. Election Briefing document
