Take part in research

•  70 people with Parkinson’s 

•  70 people without Parkinson’s 

To take part, you need access to a computer or laptop. Tablets (such as an iPad) can be used if connected to a keyboard (e.g., via Bluetooth).

11,000 people without Parkinson's aged between 60 and 80

300 people who have access to a device connected to the internet. 

• with Parkinson’s

• or health professionals who work with people with Parkinson’s

• or exercise providers for people with Parkinson’s
 

350 people with Parkinson’s 

• who are taking Parkinson’s medication

• have recently attended a hospital visit or have a visit planned in the near future

•  2 more people with Parkinson’s

•  9 more unpaid carers of people with Parkinson’s

•  The researchers are specifically looking for people living in Northern Ireland

• 10 people with Parkinson’s dementia who are experiencing hearing loss

• 10 people with Dementia with Lewy Bodies who are experiencing hearing loss

• 10 unpaid carers for people with Parkinson’s dementia or Dementia with Lewy Bodies who are experiencing hearing loss

Everyone taking part must have access to a device that connects to the internet at home such as a computer, smartphone or tablet.

•  30 people with Parkinson’s or Lewy Body Dementia who:
•  currently experience visual hallucinations (this could include seeing things that aren’t there and mistaking objects for other things)
•  and have access to the internet
 

320 people with Parkinson’s.

Unfortunately, those diagnosed with any other neurological conditions such as dementia or severe mental health issues such as depression are unable to take part.

•  25 unpaid carers or supporters of people with Parkinson’s 
 

100 unpaid carers of people with Parkinson’s who experience memory and thinking problems as a symptom of their Parkinson’s.

People with Parkinson's, Parkinson’s with Dementia and Lewy Body Dementia living in Scotland

•  140 unpaid carers of people with Parkinson’s who have access to the internet and an email address
 

5 people with Parkinson’s who:

•  have experienced a noticeable change in speech but can make themselves understood at home

• and have used a smart speaker 

5 supporters of people with Parkinson's who:

•  have noticed a change in the speech of the person they are supporting 

• and have helped a person with Parkinson’s to use a smart speaker

2 Parkinson’s UK staff who: 

• have used a smart speaker 

All participants will need access to a computer with an internet connection and a camera. 

Unfortunately, those diagnosed with any other neurological conditions such as dementia or who experience severe memory and thinking difficulties are unable to take part. 

50 people with Parkinson’s:

•  who are experiencing anxiety or low mood

•  have a stable medication regime, with no changes anticipated in the next 12 weeks

•  who have not accessed psychotherapy such as CBT, counselling, or acceptance and commitment therapy in the past 12 months 

Unfortunately, those diagnosed with a mental health condition such as psychosis are unable to take part.