Parkinson’s UK has announced plans to raise £9m over three years in its largest-ever fundraising appeal.
Yesterday, the charity unveiled its Nurse Appeal, which aims to raise the money to increase its specialist nursing workforce and provide training and education for health professionals.
It has already secured £4m for the appeal through donations from institutions including Frank Brake Charitable Trust, the National Garden Scheme and Garfield Weston Foundation, and is now asking the public to help raise the remaining £5m.
Its appeal could help to fund 25 Parkinson’s nurses, 30 allied health professionals, six clinical fellowships and extra training in Parkinson’s care for healthcare professionals.
The charity said that over 30,000 people with Parkinson’s currently lack access to specialist care due to nationwide shortages and a lack of understanding of the condition among other health and care professionals.
Caroline Rassell, chief executive of Parkinson’s UK, said: “The Parkinson’s workforce would simply not exist as it does today without the millions of pounds Parkinson’s UK and its supporters have put into it.
“The NHS sustainably funds 100% of the posts we initially fund, but thousands of people still don’t have access to that care.”
Overall, the charity raised £43.1m through donations and legacies in the 2023 calendar year, its latest accounts show.
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