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You have Young Onset Parkinson’s

Blake Bookstaff lives in Tennessee, USA.  He's written a book about his experience of being diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's.  He...

Posted: September 17, 2023

Our podcasts to help those affected by Parkinson’s

Welcome to Parkinson’s LifeRaft ! Parkinson’s LifeRaft is designed to help YOU… whether you have Parkinson’s or you’re connected to someone who does. Each month we will address your issues with a new podcast. So please make your suggestions in feedback.

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About Parkinson’s LifeRaft

Through our podcasts, we hope you will feel connected to others who are in the same boat…
On each podcast we will invite people to give us a different perspective on living with Parkinson’s….
We look forward to your feedback; please click the button below.

Listen to the Podcast episodes

You have Young Onset Parkinson’s

Blake Bookstaff lives in Tennessee, USA.  He's written a book about his experience of being diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's.  He...

Posted: September 17, 2023

He Moved me and he Shook me!

Rory Cellan-Jones, of Movers and Shakers fame, chatted with me about his experiences with Parkinson's, his piano lessons and his rescue...

Posted: August 14, 2023

No Sex Please, We’re British!

STAY WITH ME ....  ha ha .....

Dr Olena Edwards is a Couples Therapist working in London.  

She has a lot of experience...

Posted: July 23, 2023

Does having Faith in God make a difference?

The Revd Tony Miles speaks about his experience with his father who had Parkinson's.  Tony is a lovely and most generous hearted person...

Posted: May 1, 2023

Have Parkinson’s ..... Still riding my bike!

Jonathan Grundy has had Parkinson's for some years now and yet still manages to ride his bicycle all over London and volunteer for...

Posted: May 1, 2023

HOPE .... there is HOPE for a Cure to Parkinson’s

Will Cook, energetic CEO of Cure Parkinson's, tells us how he and his team are innovative and disruptive to give justified hope to curing...

Posted: April 2, 2023

Matt Eagles .... a flyer by name and nature

Matt Eagles was diagnosed with Parkinson's at the age of 7.  Thanks to a brain implant, he is living a happy and productive life.

Posted: December 6, 2022

Philippa’s story - From London to Washington and back

Philippa Fawcett has Parkinson's .... and she also has an interesting tale to tell .... she's funny and delightful ... you'll love this...

Posted: October 10, 2022

LIVE LIFE LOVE LIFE STOP PARKINSON’S

Mental strength is so important ..... Gary is Chair of the Board of Trustees of Parkinson's UK.  He has Parkinson's and yet he still...

Posted: September 5, 2022

Here’s the Science bit .... made easy!

Beckie Port is a multi-award winning science communication and engagement specialist.

In this episode, Beckie makes the science of...

Posted: August 5, 2022

Who we are

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Vivienne Goldstein

Vivienne Goldstein is a member of the Kensington and Chelsea Parkinson’s Support Group and she is Chair of the Carers Group.
When her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s about 10 years ago, she discovered the Support Group and has been an active member ever since.

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Richard Smart

A Parkinson’s carer – who has been concerned about Parkinson’s since the early 1970’s.
Inspired by A.N.Exton-Smith who was convinced there were opportunities ‘to make any situation better’ and Emma Brodzinski who advised us on Parkinson’s LifeRaft.

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