Banker Room, Floor 6 of the Mercure Hotel

On the Wednesday 2nd September 2026

Guest Speaker: Pippa Brennan Dietitian NHSGGC

Pippa is hoping to do a focus group with us to determine what sort of dietetic service we would like

Contact Nicola Kennedy Glasgow Rep Parkinson UK

nkennedy@parkinsons.org.uk

To register or join see link below

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ua7I2hrtSeyCqEusKMo6xQ#/registration

Every Monday

1-2pm

£5 per session

Sally has been going for the last few weeks and has found it really helpful

Contact Sally for more info-

07722045044

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information/about-parkinsons/advanced/treatments-therapies

• Apomorphine

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information/drugs/apomorphine 

• Produodopa

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information/drugs/produodopa 

• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information/treatments/deep-brain-stimulation

• Health Improvement Scotland’s The Right Decisions info on DBS in the centre in Glasgow

https://www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/scottish-deep-brain-stimulation 

• Focussed Ultrasound for Tremor 

Health Improvement Scotland’s The Right Decisions info on Ultrasound Thalamotomy Magnetic Resonance Guided at Ninewell Hospital in Dundee

https://www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/scottish-deep-brain-stimulation/thalamotomy-for-essential-tremor/thalamotomy-for-essential-tremor/ 

• Focussed Ultrasound for Parkinson’s

Dr Tom Gilbertson of University of Dundee speaks to the Dundee Parkinson’s Research Interest Group (RIG) about Focussed Ultrasound and its potential for use in Parkinson’s, which is still being researched. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viJFiFx916U

If you have been affected by any of the information shared or would like to find out more, please speak to your Parkinson's nurse or consultant, or phone our Helpline on 0808 800 0303 where you can ask to speak to a Parkinson's Local Adviser in Scotland or a Helpline Parkinson's nurse.

And finally, here are some useful Parkinson's UK links and sources of support to be aware of:

• Parkinson's UK Helpline, free and confidential - call 0808 800 0303 or email hello@parkinsons.org.uk

• Parkinson's UK website - www.parkinsons.org.uk -  here you will also see our lookup tool to find activities near you and details of our 40+ local groups and Parkinson’s cafes in Scotland

• Forum - https://forum.parkinsons.org.uk/?_ga=2.62745324.1906698673.1635147911-937350714.1604910462

• Publications, can be downloaded from the website or ordered for free from the shop -  https://shop.parkinsons.org.uk/collections/parkinsons-uk-information-1

• Scotland webpages -  www.parkinsons.org.uk/scotland

• Scotland Facebook and Twitter -  www.facebook.com/parkinsonsukinscotland and  www.twitter.com/ParkinsonsUKSco

• Physical Activity guidance and resources - https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/physical-activity-and-exercise

• First Steps programme for people recently diagnosed - www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/first-steps-programme

• Parkinson's research, includes a sign up link for the Research Support Network - www.parkinsons.org.uk/research

• Joining Parkinson's UK (free, donation optional) will give you access to The Parkinson's magazine - www.parkinsons.org.uk/about-us/team-parkinsons

Please remember if you or your loved ones ever need to talk to someone, please contact our free and confidential helpline - 0808 800 0303 - and ask to speak to an adviser in Scotland where relevant.

Members of our group have been invited to support a new project from Glasgow University. The project involves developing a wearable levodopa device, which may:

·       Track real-time drug levels

·       Support personalised treatment decisions

·       Reduce fluctuations and improve symptom control

Parkinson’s exercise class 

Spittal community hub

Carrick Road  Rutherglen 

Monday 11.30 - 12.30

£4

Contact Lysanne Erlings, 0141 641 5169

enquiries @leap-project.co.uk

The class only has 3-4 people showing up each week, we need to try & boost the numbers. 

No one needs to be alone with Parkinson's.  

Come along and join us at our information event for people with Parkinson's of working age and their loved ones (aged 18+).

At the Stirling Court Hotel on Saturday 29 August 2026, see flyer attached.

Registration opens at 10.15am. The event starts at 11am and closes at 5pm.

This free event brings people who are affected by Parkinson’s of working age together from all over Scotland. It provides the opportunity to meet with others, seek advice, access support and find out about activities in your local area and Scotland-wide.

This event has been designed by our Younger Parkinson's Working Group specifically for people with Parkinson’s and those closest to them. There’ll be information on research, physical activity, benefits, employment, NHS services, sources of support, as well as hearing hints and tips from people living with Parkinson's about how they live well with the condition.

We’ll provide a light lunch, some afternoon catering and refreshments.

Our Younger Parkinson's events tend to be extremely popular and we do have limited numbers. Partners and supporters are very welcome – please complete an Eventbrite booking form for them too, so that we have all the information we need for the catering and workshops. If travel costs would prevent you from attending, please let us know so we can explore options together.

We are here to support and reassure you in any way we can.

The Stirling Court Hotel is a short taxi ride from Stirling's bus and train stations. The hotel car park is free for event attendees and accessible spaces are available.

Booking your place -

The event is free, but booking is essential. All you need to do is register your attendance using this Eventbrite link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/younger-parkinsons-information-event-research-share-discover-connect-tickets-1989831365178?aff=oddtdtcreator.  We will share the workshop booking form with you shortly.

Should you require any further information or need a hand with booking, please contact Chloe on 0300 123 3679 or email cmacmillan@parkinsons.org.uk.  Also, please pass these event details onto anyone living with Parkinson's of working age you think might be interested in attending - thank you.

We’re really looking forward to seeing you - from the Younger Parkinson's working group and Scotland team 🩵

scott@strydar.com