Welcome to Parkinson's UK - Chester & District Branch

Supporting our community with friendship, activities and help.
Are you or someone you know affected by Parkinson's? You'll find a warm welcome here. Join us for singing, socialising, exercise and support.

Recent Updates

Regular and Upcoming Events

Singing Group.

Friendly singing sessions to help improve voice, breathing & swallowing – no experience needed, all welcome!

Please note there’s no singing group on Friday 27th March due to the Soirée in the evening or Friday 3rd April as it’s Good Friday. But we have an EXTRA SESSION ON WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL 2.30PM – 4PM

Back to normal !! Singing resumed on Friday 10th April

 

 


June & July
Lea's seated yoga takes place every
Wednesday.

Come and join us no charge

St Marys Church Centre
Handbridge
12 - 1.30

Bowling

Bowling is now outdoors in Westminster Park on Wednesdays from 2pm.
Contact Alan:
07795592957
PARKINSON’S AND LIFESTYLE MEDICINE INTRODUCTORY PROGRAMME
Living with Parkinson's can sometimes feel overwhelming, but research increasingly shows that everyday lifestyle choices can play a powerful role insupporting brain health, improving wellbeing, and helping you live as well aspossible with the condition.

This is a one day per week, four-week long introductory programme run by Dr Helen Monk. It will help you understand the what, why, and how of Lifestyle Medicine and provide practical, evidence-informed strategies that you can start using immediately.

What will you achieve?
By the end of the programme, you will:

• Understand how nutrition and lifestyle influence brain health and Parkinson's symptoms.
• Learn how food, movement, sleep, stress management, social connection, and environment affect the health of your brain and body.
• Gain practical skills to create simple, sustainable changes that fit into everyday life.
• Discover foods and habits that may help support energy, mood, cognition, gut health, and overall wellbeing.
• Build confidence in preparing nutritious meals and snacks that support brain health.
• Learn how to reduce exposure to common environmental toxins in the home.
• Leave with a personalised toolkit of strategies to help you take an active role in your health.

Why does it matter?
While medication remains an important part of Parkinson's care, lifestyle factors can influence many of the processes involved in brain health, including inflammation, oxidative stress, gut health, blood sugar regulation, sleep quality, and neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to adapt and form new connections.

Emerging evidence suggests that positive lifestyle changes may help improve quality of life, support physical and cognitive function, and enhance overallresilience.
Small changes, consistently applied, can have a significant impact over time.

There are still a a few places available for further information email jackybaikie@hotmail.com.

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Booking for social events is essential. Please contact Pam on 01244 376546 or paminchester@yahoo.co.uk

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Make a Difference

Your support helps us maintain vital services for people with Parkinson's in Chester and surrounding areas. Every donation makes a real difference to our community.

Alternative: Donate directly - Bank: Parkinsons Disease Soc, Sort: 60-40-08, Account: 01010190

No One Should Face Parkinson's Alone

Whether you're newly diagnosed, caring for someone, or just want to know more, we're here to help. Get in touch today.