The Parkinson’s Disease Society – the support and research charity – is committed to improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.
Katy has pledged her support for the Parkinson’s Disease Society manifesto, 3 Pledges for Parkinson’s, which calls for:
• Fair access to health and social care for everyone with Parkinson’s
• The right benefits and financial support for those affected
• Government investment in a cure and better treatments
Katy said:
“I wanted to pledge my support for people with Parkinson’s after talking to the Parkinson’s Disease Society. I can now see some of the problems faced by carers and people with the condition, and I have signed up to the Parkinson’s Disease Society’s manifesto. If I’m elected, I will do everything in my power to make sure people affected by Parkinson’s have all the support they need.”
Val Buxton, Director of Policy, Campaigns and Information at the Parkinson’s Disease Society, said:
“Too many people with Parkinson’s can’t get the support, services or treatment they need to manage their condition. Our manifesto pledges make financial sense for the next Government. The NHS can save around £56million by offering the right support through nurses and therapists. And Parkinson’s nurses alone could save the NHS around £6million a year in England by cutting outpatient care.”
For more information about Parkinson’s disease please visit www.parkinsons.org.uk
