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Hello and Welcome.

We are people living with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and care-partners across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Join us to experience:

a warm and friendly local community
lots of weekly classes and events
meaningful support and advice
a positive focus on wellbeing

Friendship from a wonderful group of people, useful source of information, support for each other, interesting talks accompanied by tea, coffee and biscuits.
Norma

People sitting together at the drop-in cafe

Our branch is a most valuable asset for all of us with PD. It provides an incredible number of activities for all tastes and abilities. We get support from each other.
Anne

The branch keeps me connected with activities and people that help keep me healthy in body and spirit. A sense of hopeful community and laughter.
Alison

woman with arm outstretched in seated yoga position

It’s good to meet up and share experiences. There’s always a listening ear. Such a great variety of groups and classes.
Dot

Has been a constant positive since I became involved in 2000.
Bill

Latest news

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Dopamine Treatment Side Effects

16 February 2026

Recently the BBC had a feature on Parkinson’s and compulsive behaviour resulting from dopamine agonist drug treatments. We have been given some information directly from Parkinson’s UK Scotland which we…

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Benefits of Frame Running for People with Parkinson’s

15 February 2026

Members of the Edinburgh Parkinson’s Branch are helping Dr Martine Verheul and her PhD student Ruyi Xu from the University of Edinburgh Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences…

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Edinburgh Leisure: Parkinson’s Friendly Classes

11 February 2026

There are various Parkinson’s friendly classes available across 11 venues in the city. Classes include Active Sit, Strength & Balance, Strength & Cardio, Seated Yoga, Active Dance and Active Aqua (none…

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Donate

We welcome on-line donations to support the work of the Branch. If you are a UK taxpayer, the value of your donation can be increased by completing a Gift Aid Form which can be downloaded as a pdf file.

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Interested in Parkinson’s Research?

The Edinburgh Research Interest Group (ERIG) meets with local Parkinson’s researchers and clinicians to learn about their work and local clinical trials and further the cause of research into Parkinson’s.

Research section

Coming to Terms with your Parkinson’s Diagnosis

We are developing resources and information for people who are newly diagnosed, or are ready to take first steps to embrace a diagnosis of Parkinson's.

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