Edinburgh Parkinson's Branch

14/06/2026

We have a new Side by Side with Parkinson’s Course starting on 19th October. The 6 week course is free and open to anyone who knows/lives with/works with or cares for someone with Parkinson's. Details are on our website 👇

Learn about the professional help, drugs, benefits and support available.

08/06/2026

We are pleased to share an invite to attend a talk on Life with Parkinson's on Friday 12th June at 1pm at the Ripple Project at Restalrig Road. Full details in our news item 👇

We have received an invitation to share from Frances McLennan, who runs an Older People’s group at the Ripple Project. They have a guest speaker going on Friday 12th June to talk about how he adapted his life and how he copes living since his Parkinson diagnosis. Frances said that if any of our gr...

04/06/2026

We second huge congratulations and deep gratitude for everything that Kinga does for Edinburgh Branch and for people with Parkinson's in the Polish community - and the wider community. Truly well deserved award 👏

Where to start on Kinga Kabala’s efforts for the Parkinson’s community? She’s definitely one of our volunteer superstars in Scotland.

Since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s five years ago, at age 45, Kinga has made a difference for others in so many ways.

She’s been a big supporter of Walk for Parkinson’s, along with dozens of members of her community who all take part. Kinga has also raised thousands of pounds for Parkinson’s UK through a series of concerts at her church, St Ninian and Triduana’s.

Kinga was the driver for setting up an online support group for Polish people living with Parkinson’s. She’s also been a keen supporter of our Niddrie cafe in Edinburgh.

This week, Volunteers’ Week, Kinga’s work has been recognised at Edinburgh's Inspiring Volunteer Awards At a ceremony on Tuesday night, the Lord Provost presented awards to Kinga and other volunteers who give their time, energy and commitment to the people of Edinburgh.

Kinga said: “Thank you all!

“You had an incredible influence on my decision about what my life would be like after my diagnosis. I am so incredibly grateful for the people I have met along the way.

“I feel nothing but gratitude.”

Congratulations, Kinga, from all of us at Parkinson's UK!

02/06/2026

Did you know that Arit Anderson, designer of the Parkinson’s UK – A Garden for Every Parkinson’s Journey won Best Show Garden at Chelsea Flower Show. A special rose was produced for the garden The Parkinson’s Resilience Rose. You can buy the rose and £5 from every sale goes to Parkinson’s UK. Details on our website 👇

Members of the public had the opportunity to vote for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Best Show Garden. They decided that Arit Anderson, designer of the Parkinson’s UK – A Garden for Every Parkinson’s Journey was their Best Show Garden. The RHS website article confirms “The creation of the garde...

30/05/2026

Last few days to book for our annual Summer Lunch. We need bookings and menu choices by 2nd June. Full details on our website 👇

Our summer lunch takes place in June, before our summer break.

15/05/2026

Tickets are still on sale for Theiya Arts Annual Summer Show on 7th June. But sales close on 17th May, so please check information right now, and book your seats for an evening of classical dance from India and Sri Lanka.

Karen from Theiya Arts, takes our weekly online Yoga for Parkinson’s class. She is extending invitation to attend the Theiya Arts Annual summer show.  This takes place on Sunday 7th June from 5-7pm at St. Bride’s Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh. This is an evening of performances by stude...

07/05/2026

We were asked to share an invite for people to join an online focus group for NHS Lothian Speech and Language Therapy on 21st May. Details on our website 👇

There is an upcoming online focus group for the NHS Lothian Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service. It will take place via Zoom on Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 2-3 pm The session is for people living with Parkinson’s in the Lothian area, as well as their families and carers, to help shape the su...

30/04/2026

We wanted to share an opportunity for people affected by Parkinson’s to join the UK Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Studies Group.

27/04/2026

Parkinson's UK Scotland need additional people for a photoshoot on Wed 29th April. This relates to their Your Move manifesto for the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections. See details via link 👇

Parkinson’s UK Scotland are looking for some volunteers to join them at their Your Move community photoshoot. When: 12 noon, Wednesday 29 April Where: Outside the main entrance of Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS. They have gathered nearly 800 postcards asking the leaders of Scotland’s biggest ...

18/04/2026

On Thursday 16th April, Branch Secretary Olivia and others undertook a postcard delivery to Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP, as part of the 'Your Move' campaign. This is the Parkinson's UK Scotland manifesto for the Scottish Parliament elections. It outlines what the next Scottish government can do to improve Parkinson’s support. You can find more details here: https://tinyurl.com/mvydp8dk