Welcome to the Bristol and District branch of Parkinson's UK
We hold a monthly branch meeting on the first Saturday of the month at The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, BS16 2QQ.
The next branch meeting is on Saturday 6th June. The meeting will start with a social with tea and coffee available.
The talk will be by Will Harper who is an Exeter university researcher in falls prediction and fall prevention
SUPPORT GROUPS
Thornbury Support Group
Meet for coffee and optional lunch (to be prebooked)
Where: The Chantry, Church Street, Thornbury BS35 1HB
When: 11am to 2pm, last friday of the month
Contact: Sally Derham 07443 332150 sally.derham@outlook.com
Saltford Support Group
Meet for coffee/tea, support and information
Where: Saltford Hall, Wedmore Road, Saltford BS31 3BY
When: Second Wednesday of each month from 10.00am to 1.00pm
Contact: Kevin Carter, face2face.parkinsons@gmail.com
Carers Support Group
If you are living and supporting your spouse or caring for a family member with Parkinson’s Disease and would like an opportunity to meet up with others in the same position, contact Maureen Howe, one of the branch members, maureenhowe44@gmail.com for details of the monthly get together at Almondsbury Garden Centre cafe.
Younger Persons Network (YPN)
Meet up at different locations around Bristol
When: last thursday of each month from 7.30pm to 10pm
Contact: Hannah Sprawls (hsprawls@parkinsons.org.uk) for more information
Parkinson’s Peer Support Group
A group for those living with Parkinson's and their carers
Where: Royal British Legion, Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 0QF
When: 4th Tuesday of the month from 11am to 12 midday
Co-ordinated by Ruth Bartlett, Social Prescribing Link Worker from Connexus PCN (based at
Stockwood Medical Centre) https://www.connexuspcn-southbristol.nhs.uk/contact-us
(The above groups are not covered by Parkinson’s UK public liability insurance and members are advised to check with the service provider that such cover is made available for them, if appropriate)