Supporting someone with Parkinson's
When you’re supporting or caring for someone with Parkinson’s, it can be hard to come to terms with the changes this can make to your life. We're here to help you too.
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Do you care for someone with Parkinson's? You might be a family member, a partner, or a friend, providing care and support to someone with Parkinson's.
Whether you provide care and support for someone who has recently been diagnosed, or who has been living with Parkinson’s for a while, we have practical tips and information that’s right for you.
Find the support you need
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Working and caring for someone can be challenging, but we can provide information to help you manage.
Caring for someone with Parkinson's can be challenging. We want you to take care of yourself and your wellbeing.
If you care for someone with Parkinson's, we have a guide for you. It looks at issues that may affect you.
It offers practical help and advice, whether you provide care and support for someone who has recently been diagnosed, or someone who has been living with Parkinson's for a while.
Read or download our guide for supporting someone with Parkinson's (PDF, 1.6MB).
Find local groups, support and social activities
There is lots of in-person and online support to help you live well with Parkinson’s. Search to find your nearest local group, emotional and practical support, health and wellbeing services or social activities.
Support for carers
Our helpline and Parkinson's local advisers are here to answer any questions you have about your recent diagnosis and life with Parkinson's.
Call us on 0808 800 0303.
If you care for someone with Parkinson's, you might find it useful to keep a diary.
Join us at Par-Con 2024
Par-Con is our free, 2-day, in-person and online event for the Parkinson’s community. Come along to hear from expert speakers, connect with others and learn more about living well with Parkinson's
Real life stories from our magazine
How do you look after yourself if you look after someone with Parkinson’s? What keeps you going? What makes life easier? Here, you share your tips for other family, friends and carers of people with Parkinson's.
Chris is 78 and is a carer for his wife Ann, who is 72 and has been living with Parkinson’s for over 12 years. Here he shares their journey together - and what living with Parkinson's has taught him.
"Caring is constant, even the little things – I never sit down at a table in a cafe first for example, it’s me that gets the coffee. I am always considering David."
Elaine met her partner David, who has Parkinson's, 9 years ago. Here she talks about caring for him, but how they face the challenges together.
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