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Parkinson's UK

Journalist and author Rory Cellan-Jones makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Parkinson's UK.

Journalist and author Rory Cellan-Jones makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Parkinson's UK. The charity funds specialist nurses who work with patients to provide clear, practical advice on the condition.

The Radio 4 Appeal features a new charity every week.
Each appeal then runs on Radio 4 from Sunday 0755 for 7 days.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost 麻豆社 Radio 4 Appeal. (That鈥檚 the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope 鈥楶arkinson's UK鈥�.
- Cheques should be made payable to 鈥楶arkinson's UK'.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
- Please ensure you are donating to the correct charity by checking the name of the charity on the donate page.

Registered Charity Number: 258197. If you鈥檇 like to find out more about the charity鈥檚 work visit *https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/
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Producer: Katy Takatsuki

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Thu 23 Jul 2026 15:27

Parkinson鈥檚 UK

Parkinson鈥檚 is a neurological condition with over 40 symptoms that get worse over time. wants to support every Parkinson鈥檚 journey, every step of the way. Presenter Rory Cellan-Jones was diagnosed with Parkinson鈥檚 in 2019.

Parkinson鈥檚 nurse Tracey is an expert in the condition

Parkinson鈥檚 nurse Tracey is an expert in the condition
There is no cure for Parkinson鈥檚, but with the right care and support, people can live well with the condition. The way Rory manages Parkinson鈥檚 was transformed by his nurse, but thousands of people still don鈥檛 have access to this vital support.

Hugh, a mechanic from West Yorkshire living with Parkinson鈥檚

Hugh, a mechanic from West Yorkshire living with Parkinson鈥檚
After being diagnosed with Parkinson鈥檚 over the phone, with no follow-up support, Hugh made the huge decision to move house to access a Parkinson鈥檚 nurse.聽His nurse Carolyn was instrumental in Hugh staying in work and maintaining independence.聽

Parkinson鈥檚 nurses Tracey and Elisabete

Parkinson鈥檚 nurses Tracey and Elisabete
Parkinson鈥檚 UK wants to make this support available to more people. It鈥檚 providing initial funding for new Parkinson鈥檚 nurse posts, and for education and training for healthcare professionals. Your support can make all the difference.

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  • Sun 19 Jul 2026 21:25
  • Thu 23 Jul 2026 15:27

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