A charity is seeking to raise millions of pounds to recruit more specialist nurses to address the unmet needs of people with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s UK has launched what it describes as its largest-ever fundraiser – the Nurse Appeal. "Without a Parkinson’s nurse at their side, we know that many patients struggle to manage their condition" Nick BrydenIt is aiming to raise £9m over the next three years to fund Parkinson's nurses and other specialists. The charity warned that currently, one in five people with Parkinson’s in the UK do not have access to a specialist Parkinson’s nurse. “But unfortunately, right now, there simply aren’t enough Parkinson’s nurses and healthcare professionals for everyone who needs one.
