Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson's Event

Join our free, welcoming and informative event for people newly diagnosed with Parkinson's and their family, friends and care partners. Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Information and Support Event A free, welcoming and informative afternoon for people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and care partners. Event Details Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026 Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Venue: The Lounge, LNER Community Stadium, Kathryn Avenue, Huntington, York, YO32 9AF Cost: FREE to attend Refreshments: Provided About the Event Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s can bring lots of questions about what the future may hold, how to manage symptoms and where to find the right support. Join us for a welcoming and informative afternoon where you can hear from specialist healthcare professionals, people living with Parkinson’s and local support organisations. This event aims to provide useful information, practical advice and an opportunity to connect with others. What to Expect Throughout the afternoon, you will hear from a range of specialist healthcare professionals and support services, including: • Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists • Physiotherapy • Occupational Therapy • Dietetics • Speech and Language Therapy • People Living with Parkinson’s • Parkinson’s UK Local Area Adviser • Local Parkinson’s Support Groups Why Attend? Whether you have recently received a Parkinson’s diagnosis or are supporting someone who has, this event offers an opportunity to: • Develop a better understanding of Parkinson’s and how it can be managed. • Learn about specialist services and the support available. • Discover practical ways to maintain independence, activity and wellbeing. • Hear experiences and advice from people living with Parkinson’s. • Find out about local community resources and support groups. • Meet others and feel more informed, connected and supported. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy refreshments in a friendly and supportive environment. Who Is This Event For? This event is primarily aimed at people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Family members, friends and care partners are also warmly encouraged to attend. Booking Information FREE EVENT – BOOKING ESSENTIAL All attendees must register for a free ticket through Eventbrite. Please ensure that every person attending has their own ticket, including family members, friends and care partners. Please book your free place using the Eventbrite booking link or QR code. If you are unable to book online then please ring the Neurology Parkinson’s Nurse on 01904 721061 leave your name and date of birth and how may tickets you require. Parking and Travel Venue: The Lounge, LNER Community Stadium, Kathryn Avenue, Huntington, York, YO32 9AF. Parking is available within the LNER Community Stadium complex, subject to local restrictions and event-day arrangements. Please follow parking signage on arrival. Need support with travelling to the event? For further information and support with planning your journey, please visit: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Travel Information Organised By York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Parkinson’s UK. We Look Forward to Welcoming You! Come along, meet the team, ask questions and discover the information and support available to help you live well with Parkinson’s. Privacy Notice – How We Collect and Use Your Information When you register for this event, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will collect the personal information needed to manage your booking and attendance. What information may be collected? This may include your name, email address, telephone number and any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments you choose to share. How will your information be used? Your information may be used to: • Manage your event registration and attendance. • Send event information, updates and reminders. • Arrange any accessibility or communication support you require. • Contact you about agreed follow-up information. • Invite you to provide feedback to help improve services. Who will have access to your information? Your information will be handled in accordance with data protection legislation. Relevant Trust teams and organisations supporting the event may access the information necessary to organise and deliver it. Your choices and rights Providing feedback or participating in further involvement activities is voluntary and will not affect your care or treatment. You have rights regarding how your personal information is used, including the right to request access to your information and ask for inaccuracies to be corrected. Further information For questions about your personal information, please contact the Trust's Information Governance Team. Email: [email protected] Full Privacy Notice York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to protecting your personal information. For full details about how your information is collected, used, stored and protected, please read the complete Patient and Carer Experience Privacy Notice (7 pages).