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Sylvia Cooper – Retirement presentation

Sylvia Cooper – Retirement presentation

by | Nov 12, 2020 | News

Having reached the age of 91, Sylvia thought it was time to put her feet up a little so retired from active participation in committee work. The presentation of a bouquet of flowers was arranged and presented to her, on behalf of the Committee, by Carol Booker.
Carol Booker – Retirement presentation

Carol Booker – Retirement presentation

by | Nov 12, 2020 | News

Carol has had Parkinson’s for 27 years and attended her first branch meeting in the coffee shop at the K2 Centre, Crawley, with four other members and the then-Chairman, Gordon Collings. Now, we have around 130 Members of whom around 30 attend branch meetings...
Going places

Going places

by | Aug 18, 2020 | News, Ongoing Strategies

Next time your travel plans take you through Gatwick airport, you might find it useful to collect a lanyard that will tell airport staff you may need extra time or a helping hand. Passengers with hidden disabilities can go to one of the airport’s assistance reception...
Federal ban for paraquat in US?

Federal ban for paraquat in US?

by | Aug 18, 2020 | News, Research

An email from the Michael J Fox Foundation tells us that the US Congress is about to discuss legislation to ban the highly toxic weedkiller paraquat. Scientists have cited the deadly herbicide as a causal factor in many cases of Parkinson’s, either from direct contact...
Blue card guidelines updated

Blue card guidelines updated

by | Aug 18, 2020 | News

Government guidelines for access to blue cards were updated on August 30 – the details can be found here. Since Parkinson’s presents such a wide range of symptoms it does not appear in the guidelines, although mobility ratings for Personal Independence Payments...