FACTS ABOUT PARKINSON'S
One million
More than one million people in the UK are affected. Either by living with Parkinson’s, or as a friend, colleague or family member of someone who is.
Two per hour
Every hour two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson’s. One in 350 adults have Parkinson’s. That’s around 145,000 people in the UK.
Three main symptoms
The three main symptoms of Parkinson’s are tremor, stiffness and slowness of movement.
Everyone’s Parkinson’s is different
Everyone’s experience of Parkinson’s is different. Research has identified over 40 different symptoms including problems with sleep and memory, and mental health issues.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s
Your mum, son or friend. Anyone can get Parkinson’s, young or old. It’s the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.
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No cure – yet
Parkinson’s is a progressive brain condition, which means it gets worse over time. There are lots of different treatments and therapies to help manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s but at the moment there’s no cure.
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