Parkinson’s UK
With 166,000 people in the UK living with Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s UK ensures they have access to high-quality care, as well as driving the search for better treatments and a cure. The charity identified that 1 in 5 people around the UK have little or no access to a specialist Parkinson’s nurse and, with the number of people affected by this neurological condition projected to increase by 20% in the next five years, it launched a £12 million appeal to seed fund at least 20 nurses and 30 allied health professionals over four years.
The Foundation’s generous grant is transforming access to specialist care for people with Parkinson’s across the UK. By funding, training and supporting new Parkinson’s nurses and allied health professionals, the Foundation is helping to ensure thousands more people receive the life-changing support they need to live well with the condition. Together, we’re creating a future where no one faces Parkinson’s alone.
When Parkinson’s UK applied to the Foundation, it had secured over £5 million and could clearly show what grants of varying levels would achieve; every £100,000 would deliver around 3,000 hours of vital specialist care.