About Parkinson's

Parkinson's disease is a common movement disorder with an estimated worldwide prevalence of 6.3 million people1. It results from the death of cells which contain a chemical called dopamine, in a part of the brain, called the substantia nigra2. Without enough dopamine, nerves in the brain which control muscle action do not work properly, so it becomes hard to move normally.

You can get effective treatment for Parkinson's disease which will relieve your symptoms and help you move more easily. You can also get expert help from specialist doctors and nurses, physical, speech and other therapists, so that you can live well with Parkinson's disease.