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Useful contacts
Support services
There are a number of services, opportunities, resources available for People with Parkinson's and those listed here are ones I have used and would recommend:
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Parkinson's UK website contains resources and valuable advice.
www.parkinson's .org.uk
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Swindon Parkinson's Activity Group offers friendship and support locally and operates as part of Parkinson's UK. Offers a wide programme of balance and exercise classes. Parkies Pals helps fund these activities.. www.swindonparkinsons.org.uk
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Parkinson's Cricklade Cafe From 18th September 2024 Meet 3rd Wednesday in the month. 10.30 - 12 at The Cricklade House Hotel and spa, Common Hill Cricklade SN6 6HA Friendly support group. parkinsonscafecricklade@gmail.com
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Parkinson's Cafe & Cake social - every 4th Wednesday in the month at Gorse Hill Community Centre, SN2 8DA sharonfulcher@aol.com
Parkinsons.Me supports families effected by Parkinson's in the Oxfordshire/Berkshire area. www.parkinsons.me
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If you are a young person or of working age with Parkinson’s , I can highly recommend attending a Fighting Fit residential weekend. I attended in 2018 and 2019 and remain an active helper. Check out the website: fighting-fit.org.uk Email: hello@fighting-fit.org.uk
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Do you have small handwriting? Let's Combat Micrographia is an interactive workshop to improve small handwriting in people living with Parkinson's.
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For younger People with Parkinson's
If you are a young person or of working age with Parkinson’s , I can highly recommend attending a Fighting Fit residential weekend. I attended in 2018 and 2019 and remain an active helper.
Check out the website: fighting-fit.org.uk
Email: hello@fighting-fit.org.uk
Handwriting problems
Is your handwriting getting smaller, harder to read?
In January 2020 I signed up for a 7 week workshop to improve small handwriting in people living with Parkinson's. www.letscombatmicrographia.com