How Fight Parkinson’s helped Wendy through diagnosis
Over a long career in physiotherapy, Wendy supported many patients living with Parkinson’s and had done all the training available to her on the condition. But none of that made her own Parkinson’s diagnosis any easier. “It’s the most badly handled thing I’ve ever come across,” she remembers. “They just gave me my diagnosis, and no one checked in on me […]
Ask The Expert webinar series
This webinar series provides you with the opportunity to hear from, and ask questions of, experts on a variety of topics relating to symptom management, treatment and promising research. Attendence is FREE and is online via Teams. Each webinar is facilitated by Fight Parkinson’s. Thinking, memory and Parkinson’s, with Dr Luke Smith 25 Nov 2025 […]
Fact sheet – Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that can help manage certain symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. This fact sheet explains what DBS involves, how it works, and who might benefit from it. Inside, you’ll find information on: How DBS surgery is performed Which Parkinson’s symptoms DBS may help Benefits and limitations of DBS Risks […]