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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

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What Matters to Me? Personal Parkinson’s Perspectives

25 July 2026

Amina McDiarmid, ARUK Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Early Career) from University of Edinburgh is carrying out this research. It’s different to some of the other research we’ve been hearing about lately,…

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Is Parkinson’s Affected by Extreme Weather?

23 July 2026

Parkinson’s UK have an opportunity for people with Parkinson’s and their supporters to take part in research about extreme weather. This involves taking part in an online survey, and get…

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Younger Parkinson’s Information Event in Scotland

17 July 2026

Parkinson’s UK are running an event for people with Parkinson’s of working age (age 66 and under). This free event brings people who are affected by Parkinson’s of working age…

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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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