AGM Reminder: 11th March
Our AGM takes place on Wednesday 11th March at 2pm. This is our Branch Get-Together slot, so the venue will be Lifecare Centre, Cheyne Street, Stockbridge. Branch Chair Stephen Brannan…
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Online Programme for Family, Friends or Carers of PwPs
Parkinson’s UK Scotland have arranged another block of 4 online sessions, specifically for family members, friends and/or carers of people with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s does not only affect the person with…
Dopamine Treatment Side Effects
Recently the BBC had a feature on Parkinson’s and compulsive behaviour resulting from dopamine agonist drug treatments. We have been given some information directly from Parkinson’s UK Scotland which we…
Benefits of Frame Running for People with Parkinson’s
Members of the Edinburgh Parkinson’s Branch are helping Dr Martine Verheul and her PhD student Ruyi Xu from the University of Edinburgh Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences…
Edinburgh Leisure: Parkinson’s Friendly Classes
There are various Parkinson’s friendly classes available across 11 venues in the city. Classes include Active Sit, Strength & Balance, Strength & Cardio, Seated Yoga, Active Dance and Active Aqua (none…
Online Younger Parkinson’s Introductory Session
Online Younger Parkinson’s introductory information and support sessions are for people with Parkinson’s and family members of working age (aged 66 or under). Over the years, YP attendees have told…