World Parkinson's Awareness Day takes place on 11th April every year to raise awareness of Parkinson's and its effects on people's lives.
Not enough people understand what it’s like to live with Parkinson’s. They don’t know it’s a serious condition. They don’t realise that treatments are limited and that there is no cure.
But if more people understand Parkinson’s, the more people can fundraise, can fight for fair benefits, can support their local communities, and, ultimately, can get us closer to that cure.
It’s time to start the conversation. It’s time to talk about Parkinson’s.
Some facts:
- Parkinson's is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.
- There are over 40 symptoms. From pain and stiffness, to problems with sleep and mental health.
- 1 in 37 people alive today in the UK will be diagnosed with Parkinson's in their lifetime.
- Every hour, 2 more people are diagnosed. That's the same as 18,000 people every year.
- Around 145,000 people in the UK are currently diagnosed with Parkinson's