Do you know what support is available from Parkinson’s UK
for you and the person you care for?

Parkinson’s UK has a Leeds Adviser who offers one to one support and can provide the following:

  • Up to date information in relation to Parkinson’s
  • Information about benefits, employment rights and help with the application process
  • Information and links to other local services
  • Emotional support for you and your family
  • A supporting voice if you need to complain or are having problems accessing services you need
  • Links to other Parkinson’s UK services such as our Helpline and local branch and support groups

You can contact Cate Scally – Local Advisor on 0344 225 3766 or contact Parkinson’s UK free and confidential helpline on 0808 800 0303 or email hello@parkinsons.org.uk

Opening times are: Monday to Friday 9am-8pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. Trained advisers, including specialist Parkinson’s nurses, can provide information and advice about all aspects of living with Parkinson’s, including medical issues – symptoms and treatments, employment, benefits, and health and social care.

Parkinson’s group meeting

Monthly social meeting where there is usually a speaker. The topic is not always Parkinson’s related and this is followed by time for a cup of tea/refreshments and a chat. For more information, contact the Branch Chair, Carol Cook on 01943 513607.

Carol also runs a zoom carers meeting every Thursday at 10:30am and anyone wanting to join needs to contact Carol Cook on 01943 513607 or Cate Scally on 0344 2253766 for the login in details.

Dancing with Parkinson’s

Ascendance runs a thriving Dancing with Parkinson’s programme with on-line and face to face classes.
Classes are designed to help participants to:

  • Stay Active for Longer
  • Delay progression of symptoms
  • Join a supportive community
  • Develop new neuropathways from the mind to body
  • Help improve balance, coordination and flexibility

Face to face classes are held at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Headingley Leeds and Victoria Hall, Saltaire, Bradford.

On-line Zoom Classes are held every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Timetable

  • Mon Dance Burst Zoom with Natalie 11.00am – 11.40am
  • Tues Dance with Parkinson’s Zoom with Rachel 11.00am – 11.50am
  • Weds Sing with Parkinson’s Zoom with Georgia 11.00am – 11.45am
  • Thurs Face to Face Victoria Hall with Izzy and Rachel 1.30pm – 2.30pm
  • Friday Face to Face Let’s Dance St Chads Fridays with Rachel & Emma 10.30am – 11.30am
  • Face to Face and on Zoom Making a Show St Chads 11.30am – 12.15pm

Email: classes@ascendance.org.uk Tel: 07933 685359 Web: www.ascendance.org.uk
Instagram: @ascendance_danceco
Twitter: @Ascendancedance Facebook: @ascendance_leeds