New report highlights inequalities in care across the UK
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Parkinson's Disease have produced a report exposing severe gaps in care for a condition which affects an estimated 120,000 people in the UK. Parkinson's requires a complex mix of monitored drug management, social care, physiotherapy and psychological support. However, this latest report highlights problems across the UK including limited information for patients, lack of respite for carers and poor access to expert nursing and therapy. To discuss the issues Jenni is joined by Val Buxton of the Parkinson's Disease Society and Tracee, who lived undiagnosed with Parkinson's for 14 years.
