Parkinson’s is one of the fastest growing neurological conditions in the world, with over 11.8 million people affected globally. The main symptoms of Parkinson’s are tremor, muscle stiffness and slowness of movement, but it can also cause symptoms including chronic pain, sleep disturbance, anxiety and depression.
In the UK alone someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s every 20 minutes and around 166,000 people live with the condition. While a range of medications can help manage the underlying symptoms of Parkinson’s, currently none of these slow, stop or reverse the progression of the condition.
Cure Parkinson's is the only organisation in the UK solely dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's. Founded in 2005 by four people living with the condition, Cure Parkinson’s funds research with the potential to change the course of the condition and make a difference to the lives of people with Parkinson's.
Since its foundation, Cure Parkinson’s has committed more than £25.5m of funding for Parkinson’s research into 86 separate research projects. The charity’s innovative approach has led to collaborations with the world’s leading researchers whose inspirational work, combined with the active support of thousands of people living with Parkinson’s around the world, is bringing us closer to a cure.
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