Glasgow Young Onset Parkinsons Group

25/03/2026

Reminder that the male carers only session starts in around 15mins. As well as the men supporting a partner with Parkinson’s, also available to sons, grandsons, friends etc.

Let’s help build this support system.

Topic: Male carers peer support session
Time: Mar 25, 2026 07:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://parkinsons-org-uk.zoom.us/j/84680974937
Meeting ID: 846 8097 4937

25/03/2026

—- Calling all male carers/supporters —-

Wednesday 25th March zoom session 6.30pm

Are you MALE and supporting/caring for someone with Parkinson’s?

One of our family, friends, supporters and carers volunteers, Mike, is hosting a MEN ONLY online session, together with David Goldthorpe.

If you want a chance to chat to fellow males about the challenges of supporting someone with Parkinson’s or ask questions or share tips or advice, or alternatively just talk about football or golf - join the guys on Wednesday 25th January at 7pm.

This session is purely for family, friends or supporters. The zoom link is below

Topic: Male carers peer support session
Time: Mar 25, 2026 07:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://parkinsons-org-uk.zoom.us/j/84680974937
Meeting ID: 846 8097 4937

26/02/2026

GYOPG Wednesday, 4th March 2026 at 19:00

Upcoming Group Meeting Details

The next group meeting will take place on Wednesday; 4th March 2026 at 19:00 in the Banker Room on the 6th Floor of the Mercure Glasgow City Hotel.

Guest Speakers

· Tannith Muller: Parkinsons UK Parliamentary and campaigns manager Scotland
· Glasgow University: Hannah White. Please see below and attached materials for further details.
· Chair Yoga Session: Laura McKinnon will lead a brief chair yoga session to demonstrate its benefits and offer attendees the opportunity to participate.
· Support Break-Out Room

A dedicated break-out room for friends, family, and supporters will be available. Many thanks to Linda Duddy for agreeing to facilitate this space.

Parkinson UK

Tanith will be explaining the Parkinson's UK "Your move" election pack.

This pack helps the Parkinson's community to engage individually or as part of a group with the candidates for the Scottish Election in May.

The aim is to update the candidate’s knowledge of Parkinson's and support them in improving the services and support available to PwP.

Glasgow University Project

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

Padlet Participation

The link to our Padlet is provided below.

https://padlet.com/sarahaclarke/glasgow-young-onset-parkinson-s-group-x4lcz1cnmg3v8l2b

Plans for the Year- get your thinking caps on

Fundraising initiatives suggestions from group

Suggested venues for our annual summer outing, with a preference for easily accessible locations and outdoor seating options

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23/02/2026

Just watched Jo Holland on BBC’s The One Show literally banging the drum for Parkinson’s 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 🥁

23/09/2025

Dear Al

The next group meeting is on Wednesday 1st October in the Mercure Glasgow City Hotel, Banker Room on the 6th Floor at 7pm.

Guest Speaker this month is Jack Quayle

Jack is interested in starting a boxing class in Toryglen for PwP. He’s looking for some feedback about what the class should include.

He has kindly included a link to his consultation. It should only take a few minutes to complete

https://forms.gle/J1mFKHA3SAUX3U9C8

If you get a minute, could you kindly complete this before the meeting

Time allowing - Padlet

Sally has also designed a fantastic Padlet - which is intended to act as a notice board - Sally will miss the meeting. Nicky will try and capture your thoughts on what you would like included on the Padlet, which we hope will be complete and functional before the October meeting

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12/09/2025

For those of you who may have missed the Scottish ’Fighting Parkinson’s’ segment on STV last night, here’s the link to the full piece.

Gripping drama box sets, eye-opening documentaries, true crime and absolute classics. STV Player, TV you’ll love for free.

11/09/2025

A wee snippet from the segment from the STV film featuring the Parkinson's competition at Largs. The full segment will be broadcast this evening on STV at 8.30pm

27/08/2025

Hi Everyone,

The next group meeting is on Wednesday 3rd September in the Mercure Glasgow City Hotel, Banker Room on the 6th Floor at 7pm.

Guest Speaker this month is Mark Sharratt, who most of you know as a group member.

Mark's description of the session follows:

Topic: The Gut-Brain Connection in PD

In this month's Group meeting we will take a look at the latest research connecting the gut and the brain in Parkinson's disease and discover how, for many of us, the disease may actually start in the gut.

We will explore the implications for treatment and will discuss the exciting opportunities this presents for finding a way to slow the progression of our condition down ... and even to potentially stop it's progress.

The session will cover:
How the gut is emerging as one of the most promising areas of research for finding a Cure for Parkinson's disease
The role of inflammation in with the brain in PD
How the gut has the potential to reduce both inflammation and PD symptoms in the brain
What we can do from a diet and lifestyle perspective to improve gut health, reduce inflammation, and slow the progression of our disease

About me:
For those I've not met, I was diagnosed with PD 3.5 years ago. I'm currently working part-time and devote a lot of my spare time to PD research and finding dietary and lifestyle interventions to slow down disease progression.

So far, I have been relatively successful at achieving this aim and typically only take 100mg of levodopa once a day to help me exercise.

Here is my professional bio online, which gives a little more background on me:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksharratt
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There will be an opportunity for carers and partners who want to breakaway for a
chat.

Tea and coffee will be provided.

If there is anything you would like to raise, please drop us a note and we will add it to the agenda.

We hope you can join us.

Thanks

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29/07/2025

Hi Everyone,

The next group meeting is on Wednesday 6th August in the Mercure Glasgow City
Hotel, Banker Room on the 6th Floor at 7pm.

Guest Speaker this month is Janet Kerr who will be sharing some of her recent
physical activity adventures.

Chloe Macmillan from Parkinson’s UK Scotland will be along to give a brief overview
of the YP Event taking place in Stirling on the 20th of September.

Mark Sharratt will give a short preview of his September interactive discussion on
“The Gut/Brain connection in PD”.

There will be an opportunity for carers and partners who want to breakaway for a
chat.

Tea and coffee will be provided.

If there is anything you would like to raise please drop us a note and we will add it to the agenda.

We hope you can join us.