Parkinson’s awareness week surrounds World Parkinson’s day on 11 April. Parkinson’s UK are making plans for 2022 on how to increase understanding of Parkinson’s as a serious condition. Follow our social media feeds for updates via Facebook and Twitter (@slypn).
Our Mannequin (Freezing) Challenge – for Parkinson’s UK
Imagine suddenly not being able to move as you're rushing to cross the street, or making a cup of tea. For some people with Parkinson's, freezing isn't a choice, it's part of everyday life. Your small donation can help us make a difference to people affected by...
Brian’s Blog #3: The Great British Shake Off
It’s not been a great week for the shaking palsy - under attack from several fronts - and that’s a good thing. First we saw the amazing story of Emma Lawton on BBC’s new show Big Life Fix. Her link to the story on Facebook has received over 35 million (yes million)...
Sarah Webb in the Daily Mail
SLYPN's founder Sarah Webb has been interviewed by the Daily Mail about her experience with Parkinson's. Here is the opening extract from the piece: The morning rush to get the children ready for school can be stressful for any parent. But for Sarah Webb, 46, from...
Brian’s Blog #2: Mindfulness and Parkinson’s
We all know some of the hidden symptoms of PD like apathy, anxiety, stress, depression, and how some of these symptoms like stress can result in increased tremor and pain or discomfort. The other day I attended a very interesting workshop in Fulham, given by David...
Brian’s Blog #1: Solutions for Better Living with Parkinson’s
World Parkinson’s Congress 2016 trip report - Portland, Oregon USA Initially I was not too excited to attend the World Parkinson’s Congress 2016 (held every three years), thinking it would be mostly dull presentations about the latest drugs, patches, pumps and brain...
@Parkinsons52 – follow our updates this week
The Young Parkinsons Network has been looking for 52 people from the global #parkinsons community to take part in @Parkinsons52. They wanted to recruit people living with Parkinson’s - and/or their partner - to tweet for one week on their dedicated page and share...
SLYPN September 2016 update
In September, we raised £3472, through our Crystal Party and James Cowderoy’s Wing Walk Firstly...the Crystal Party Oh what a night! Thank you for those who attended - I hope you had as much fun as we did!! We also have to say thank you to Star & Garter, our...
Popping for Parkinson’s – Simone’s Summer Tour
Our fabulous Popping for Parkinson's instructor Simone Sistarelli went on Tour over the summer and visited various young Parkinson’s groups and introduced Popping for Parkinson’s to them. He said: It was great fun going to the different groups around the country! Next...
Robert Francis Muller – his latest film
Some of our members will be familiar with Robert Francis Muller, who produced our stunning fundraising film two years ago, called Tick Tock. Here is, in Robert’s own words, a description of his most recent film, which SLYPN helped to fund. This is the teaser trailer...
Introducing our new blogger – Brian Lowe
Hi, I'm Brian Lowe. I was diagnosed in 2011 with symptoms of Parkinson’s. I moved to London last year and joined SLYPN where I found others like me who are passionate about investigating, leveraging and sharing good nutrition, exercise and movement and various other...
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