Living well with Parkinson’s - Fitness, fun and finding happiness!

Please join us on Thursday 18 July at this free, in person event, featuring a range of talks, activity tasters and information stalls, all about living well with Parkinson's, and the support and activities on offer across the South East of London.

This event is open to everyone, but we are specially inviting people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones from Black, Asian, Arab or mixed heritage backgrounds, and those newly diagnosed, as we want to ensure our local activities and opportunities are inclusive, accessible and representative of the diverse local community. Whether you live with Parkinson’s or know someone that does, join us on Thursday 18 July!

We have an exciting programme of speakers and exhibitors, to tell us about Parkinson's research and how to get involved in studies, physical activities to help improve wellbeing, and support on offer from Parkinson's UK and other local organisations.

• Learn about activities that can help people manage their symptoms and live well, including: Boxing for Parkinson's, Seated Dancing, Movement to Music, and Tai Chi
• Chat with Parkinson’s advisers who support people with Parkinson’s and their families in over 170 languages
• Meet local Parkinson’s specialists and healthcare professionals who provide support and care in your area
• Connect with other people living well with Parkinson’s
• Find out how taking part in Parkinson’s research could help to find more effective treatments for you and your community

And much more!

The programme of talks and activities will run from 11am to 3.10pm, with a free, hot buffet lunch included. People are welcome to arrive from 10.30am to chat with our stallholders, and can stay after until 4pm to chat to stallholders, speakers, healthcare professionals and Parkinson's UK staff.

Walk ins are welcome, and you are free to pop in at any time on the day that suits you.

Free lunch and refreshments throughout the day are included.

Limited spaces are available so please register early to avoid disappointment. Registration will close on 16 July 2024.

Directions to the venue:

The nearest rail stations are Catford and Catford Bridge, both a 10-minute walk from the venue. Buses including the 47, 136, 171, and 199 stop at Bromley Road/Lewisham Town Hall, a 2-minute walk from the venue.

There is on-site parking for 30 vehicles and secure cycle storage. The venue is fully accessible with washroom facilities for all.

You can see further directions to the venue online here.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Liz Nash from Parkinson’s UK on [email protected], ring 020 7963 9398, or text 0778 524 6399.

If you or someone you know has questions about living with Parkinson’s or needs support, you can ring the Parkinson’s UK Helpline for free on 0808 800 0303 or email [email protected].

This event is being organised as part of Parkinson's UK's Race Equality in Research work.

Host or Publisher Parkinson's UK