Parkinson's UK Cymru

10/10/2026

Are you ready to take on an epic adventure and join us for Ride Cymru 2027? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚴‍♂️

Ride Cymru is an unforgettable 3-day journey taking you all the way from the stunning North Wales coast down to the heart of the Welsh capital!

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or taking on your very first endurance challenge, you’ll be fully supported every pedal of the way. Best of all? Every mile you ride helps raise vital funds for people living with Parkinson’s, as well as the families and carers who support them.

🗓 10–12 September 2027
📍 Start: Llandudno
🏁 Finish: Cardiff
🎟 Registration: £300 – £1,200

Places are waiting—are you up for the challenge?

Secure your spot today 👉
events.parkinsons.org.uk/event/ride-cymru/home
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Ydych chi'n barod i gychwyn ar antur anhygoel ac ymuno â ni ar gyfer Ride Cymru 2027? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚴‍♂️

Mae Ride Cymru yn daith fythgofiadwy o dridiau sy'n mynd â chi o arfordir godidog Gogledd Cymru yr holl ffordd i galon prifddinas Cymru!

P'un a ydych chi'n seiclwr profiadol neu'n ymgymryd â'ch her ddygnwch gyntaf un, cewch gefnogaeth lawn ar hyd y ffordd. A'r peth gorau oll? Mae pob milltir rydych chi'n ei reidio yn helpu i godi a***n hanfodol ar gyfer pobl sy'n byw gyda Parkinson's, yn ogystal â'r teuluoedd a'r gofalwyr sy'n eu cefnogi.

🗓 10–12 Medi 2027
📍 Man cychwyn: Llandudno
🏁 Man gorffen: Caerdydd
🎟 Cofrestru: £300 – £1,200

Mae lleoedd yn aros – ydych chi'n barod am yr her?

Sicrhewch eich lle heddiw 👉
events.parkinsons.org.uk/event/ride-cymru/home

09/10/2026

Healthy bones are important for everyone, but people with Parkinson's are more likely to have bone problems.

If you live with Parkinson's then you are at a higher risk of bone problems, including osteoporosis (brittle bones) and bone fractures (broken bones).

If you're worried about your bone health, it's important to reach out and ask your Parkinson's nurse or doctor.

There's also a lot you can do yourself to lower your risk of a bone problem. Weight-bearing and resistance exercise, and getting enough calcium and vitamin D, is key for keeping bones healthy.

But if staying active and getting the right vitamins and minerals aren't enough, medication may help.

We've published a brand new booklet, Bone health and Parkinson's, which contains lots of information on looking after your bones. You can order the booklet free from shop.parkinsons.org.uk or call the orderline on 0333 0030 523.
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Mae esgyrn iach yn bwysig i bawb, ond mae pobl â Parkinson's yn fwy tebygol o gael problemau gydag esgyrn.

Os ydych chi'n byw gyda Parkinson's, rydych chi mewn mwy o berygl o gael problemau esgyrn, gan gynnwys osteoporosis (esgyrn brau) a thorri esgyrn.

Os ydych chi'n poeni am iechyd eich esgyrn, mae'n bwysig cysylltu â'ch nyrs neu'ch meddyg Parkinson's a gofyn am gyngor.

Mae llawer y gallwch ei wneud eich hun hefyd i leihau'r risg o broblemau esgyrn. Mae ymarfer corff sy'n dwyn pwysau ac ymarfer gwrthiant, ynghyd â chael digon o galsiwm a fitamin D, yn allweddol i gadw esgyrn yn iach.

Ond os nad yw aros yn egnïol a chael y fitaminau a'r mwynau cywir yn ddigon, gall meddyginiaeth helpu.

Rydym wedi cyhoeddi llyfryn newydd sbon, *Bone health and Parkinson's* (Iechyd esgyrn a Parkinson's), sy'n cynnwys llawer o wybodaeth am ofalu am eich esgyrn. Gallwch archebu'r llyfryn yn rhad ac am ddim o shop.parkinsons.org.uk neu ffonio'r llinell archebu ar 0333 0030 523.

08/10/2026

It's almost that time! Our online shop is packed full of festive essentials, including Christmas cards, crackers, decorations, gifts, games and beautiful home accessories.

When you buy from us, you're helping support our vital work for people with Parkinson's and their families.

🛒 shop.parkinsons.org.uk/collections/christmas-cards
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Mae'r adeg bron yma! Mae ein siop ar-lein yn llawn nwyddau hanfodol ar gyfer y Nadolig, gan gynnwys cardiau, craceri, addurniadau, anrhegion, gemau ac ategolion cartref hardd.

Wrth i chi brynu gennym ni, rydych chi'n helpu i gefnogi ein gwaith hanfodol ar gyfer pobl â Parkinson's a'u teuluoedd.

🛒 shop.parkinsons.org.uk/collections/christmas-cards

02/10/2026

More than 50 healthcare professionals gathered in Swansea last week for our Parkinson's Excellence Network event to learn about the latest advancements in Parkinson's care, share best practices, and collaborate with peers across south Wales.

Introduced by South Wales Parkinson’s Excellence Network Regional Lead Sheridan Court, the day featured expert speakers covering topics such as cognition, dopamine receptor pharmacology, patient involvement in research, and using data to improve service for people living with Parkinson’s. Attendees also gained valuable insights into new advanced treatments, including focused ultrasound, and explored how Parkinson's services are structured in other parts of Wales.

If you’re a health professional and would like further information on how to get involved please contact Emma, our service improvement adviser at [email protected]

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Daeth mwy na 50 o weithwyr gofal iechyd proffesiynol ynghyd yn Abertawe yr wythnos diwethaf ar gyfer ein digwyddiad Rhwydwaith Rhagoriaeth Parkinson's i ddysgu am y datblygiadau diweddaraf mewn gofal Parkinson's, rhannu arferion gorau, a chydweithio â chyfoedion ledled de Cymru.

Wedi'i gyflwyno gan Arweinydd Rhanbarthol Rhwydwaith Rhagoriaeth Parkinson's De Cymru, Sheridan Court, roedd y diwrnod yn cynnwys siaradwyr arbenigol yn ymdrin â phynciau fel gwybyddiaeth, ffarmacoleg derbynyddion dopamin, cynnwys cleifion mewn ymchwil, a defnyddio data i wella gwasanaeth i bobl sy'n byw gyda Parkinson's. Cafodd y mynychwyr hefyd fewnwelediadau gwerthfawr i uwch driniaethau newydd, gan gynnwys uwchsain ffocws, a gweld sut mae gwasanaethau Parkinson's wedi'u strwythuro mewn rhannau eraill o Gymru.

Os ydych chi'n weithiwr gofal iechyd proffesiynol ac eisiau rhagor o wybodaeth am sut i gymryd rhan, cysylltwch ag Emma, ​​ein cynghorydd gwella gwasanaethau yn [email protected]

30/09/2026

A huge thank you to Taylor and Lauryn for hosting a fantastic Ladies Day at Rhoose & District Social Club. They raised an incredible £3,015 for Parkinson’s UK Cymru in loving memory of their grandfather, John, who lived with Parkinson’s.

The day was filled with music, entertainment, raffles and bingo, bringing friends, family and community members together.

Taylor says: “Grandad was truly a special man who would light up any room he entered. His infectious laugh was a joy to hear, and he touched so many lives with his caring, funny, and loving spirit. He’s deeply missed by us all but by pulling together as a family to create this beautiful day it was great to see all the community come together. Next year we plan to do it again as it was a great success.”

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Diolch enfawr i Taylor a Lauryn am gynnal Diwrnod y Merched gwych yng Nghlwb Cymdeithasol Y Rhws, gan lwyddo i godi swm anhygoel o £3,015 ar gyfer Parkinson’s UK Cymru er cof annwyl am eu tad-cu, John, a oedd yn byw gyda Parkinson's.

Roedd y diwrnod yn llawn cerddoriaeth, adloniant, rafflau a bingo, gan ddod â ffrindiau, teulu ac aelodau o'r gymuned ynghyd.

Dywed Taylor: “Roedd tad-cu yn ddyn arbennig iawn a oedd yn goleuo unrhyw ystafell yr oedd yn camu i mewn iddi. Roedd ei chwerthin heintus yn bleser i’w glywed, ac effeithiodd ar fywydau cynifer o bobl gyda’i ysbryd gofalgar, doniol a chariadus. Rydym oll yn ei golli’n fawr, ond trwy gydweithio fel teulu i greu’r diwrnod hyfryd hwn, roedd yn wych gweld y gymuned gyfan yn dod ynghyd. Rydym yn bwriadu ei gynnal eto’r flwyddyn nesaf gan ei fod wedi bod yn llwyddiant mawr.”

28/09/2026

Thank you Mandy for over 30 years of volunteering, and for continuing to make such a wonderful impact within the Parkinson's community here in Wales. Your dedication inspires us all, and we are so grateful for your ongoing support. 💙

Diolch i ti Mandy am dros 30 mlynedd o wirfoddoli, ac am barhau i gael effaith mor wych o fewn y gymuned Parkinson's yng Nghymru. Mae dy ymroddiad yn ysbrydoli ni i gyd, ac rydym yn hynod ddiolchgar am dy gefnogaeth barhaus. 💙

“I’ve been volunteering to support people living with Parkinson’s for more than 30 years. It’s been one of the most rewarding parts of my life and is something that’s shaped who I am and brought me so many wonderful friendships along the way.”

When Mandy’s mum, Dorothy, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1994 she went along to a Parkinson’s UK Cymru meeting to find some local support. We want to share her words all about her lifelong volunteering journey and what it means to her.

“The meetings were lovely. They were full of kindness, laughter, and understanding. They helped both mum and me more than I can say. After a few meetings, I decided to get a bit more involved and took on the role of treasurer.”

“Sadly, Mum passed away in 1998. I thought that would be the end of my connection with Parkinson’s. But just a couple of weeks later, a letter arrived from one of the group members asking me to stay involved, they said the group was relying on me. That touched me deeply.

“In 2003, I met my now husband, Rob. After our first date, he asked to see me again the following Saturday. I told him I couldn’t because I’d be doing a fundraising collection at a local store. He decided to come along.

“When he arrived, I handed him a collection bucket and said, ‘If you want to be with me, this is a big part of my life.’ He didn’t hesitate and he’s been by my side ever since.

“One of the things that still surprises me is the warmth and gratitude I receive from the people I help. They’re so thankful that someone is willing to give up their time to support them.

“It also surprises me that more people don’t volunteer. You don’t need to do anything big or extraordinary, sometimes people just need someone to talk to, or even a simple hug.

“Most of all, it has taught me that life isn’t always about me. It’s about being there for others, even in small ways. And that, I think, is what makes life truly worthwhile.”

23/09/2026

We were delighted to be at the Usk Show in Monmouthshire earlier this month and we would like to thank Mark Williams, Chairman, for choosing us again as his charity.

The Usk Show was the last in a series of agricultural shows we’ve attended across Wales this year, as we focus on extending our reach to meet the specific needs of farmers and farming families living with Parkinson’s. During the summer shows we’ve provided information and support to more than a hundred people and we’ve also developed strong links with several organisations that support the farming community.

If you would like to hear more about this area of our work, please contact Dawn, our community development manager at: [email protected]

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Roeddem wrth ein bodd yn mynychu Sioe Brynbuga (Usk Show) yn Sir Fynwy yn gynharach y mis hwn, ac hoffem ddiolch i Mark Williams, y Cadeirydd, am ein dewis ni unwaith eto fel ei elusen.

Sioe Brynbuga oedd yr olaf mewn cyfres o sioeau amaethyddol rydym wedi’u mynychu ledled Cymru eleni, wrth i ni ganolbwyntio ar ymestyn ein cyrhaeddiad i ddiwallu anghenion penodol ffermwyr a theuluoedd ffermio sy’n byw gyda Parkinson’s. Yn ystod y sioeau haf, rydym wedi darparu gwybodaeth a chymorth i fwy na chant o bobl, ac rydym hefyd wedi meithrin cysylltiadau cryf â nifer o sefydliadau sy’n cefnogi’r gymuned ffermio.

Os hoffech glywed mwy am ein gwaith yn y maes hwn, cysylltwch â Dawn, ein rheolwr datblygu cymunedol, yn: [email protected]

21/09/2026

Walk 30, 60 or 90 miles with your dog this October and help us fund specialist care for people with Parkinson’s.

Set your own pace and choose your own routes. Whether it’s an exciting muddy trail or a pavement plod, every step counts.

When you take part, you fund life-changing support for our community. Join us to make a difference, one walkies at a time.

It’s free to join! Sign up and find out more about Walkies for Parkinson's:
events.parkinsons.org.uk/event/walkies-for-parkinsons/

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Cerddwch 30, 60 neu 90 milltir gyda'ch ci fis Hydref hwn a helpwch ni i a***nnu gofal arbenigol i bobl â Parkinson's.

Ewch ar eich liwt eich hun a llwybrau o'ch dewis. Boed yn llwybr cyffrous a mwdlyd neu am dro ar y palmant, mae pob cam yn cyfrif.

Wrth i chi gymryd rhan, rydych chi'n a***nnu cymorth sy'n newid bywydau i'n cymuned. Ymunwch â ni i wneud gwahaniaeth, un daith gerdded ar y tro.

Mae ymuno yn rhad ac am ddim! Cofrestrwch a darganfyddwch fwy am Walkies for Parkinson's: events.parkinsons.org.uk/event/walkies-for-parkinsons/

18/09/2026

We're here for everyone affected by Parkinson's. If you, or someone you love, needs help and support call our free, confidential helpline on 0808 800 0303 💙

Find out more: https://prksn.uk/4AcJvG5

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Rydym yma i bawb sy'n cael eu heffeithio gan Parkinson's. Os oes angen cymorth a chefnogaeth arnoch chi, neu ar rywun rydych chi'n eu caru, ffoniwch ein llinell gymorth rhad ac am ddim a chyfrinachol ar 0808 800 0303 💙

Dysgwch fwy: https://prksn.uk/4AcJvG5

16/09/2026

Say hello to Sarah, our Campaigns Officer for Wales 👋

Sarah works with the community to campaign and advocate for better care, services and support for people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones here in Wales. She is passionate about listening to the needs of local communities and ensuring the voices of people affected by Parkinson’s are heard by decision makers so together we can drive positive change.

Find out more about how we’re campaigning for change in Wales on our website: https://prksn.uk/4dj6Zj0

If you want to share your story, become a campaigns volunteer, or let us know about an issue that matters to you, contact Sarah directly at: [email protected]

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Dywedwch helo wrth Sarah, ein Swyddog Ymgyrchoedd yng Nghymru 👋

Mae Sarah yn gweithio gyda'r gymuned i ymgyrchu ac eirioli dros well gofal, gwasanaethau a chymorth i bobl sy'n byw gyda Parkinson’s a'u hanwyliaid yma yng Nghymru. Mae hi'n angerddol am wrando ar anghenion cymunedau lleol a sicrhau bod lleisiau pobl yr effeithir arnynt gan Parkinson’s yn cael eu clywed gan y rhai sy'n gwneud penderfyniadau, fel y gallwn ni oll ddod â newid cadarnhaol yn ei sgil.

Dysgwch fwy am sut rydym yn ymgyrchu dros newid yng Nghymru ar ein gwefan: https://prksn.uk/3PyjfD8

Os hoffech chi rannu eich stori, dod yn wirfoddolwr ymgyrchoedd, neu roi gwybod i ni am fater sy'n bwysig i chi, cysylltwch â Sarah yn uniongyrchol yn: [email protected]