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EnglishWhat is the 'Side by Side with Parkinson's' Course?
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The "Side by Side with Parkinson's" course is a six-week programme run by Edinburgh Parkinson's for the carers, friends, family members or work colleagues of someone with a Parkinson's diagnosis. According to the branch's latest news, the next course starts on Monday 19 October and runs for six weeks. It is aimed at people who support someone with Parkinson's rather than at the person with the diagnosis themselves.
Who the course is for
The branch describes the course as being "aimed at carers, friends, family or work colleagues of someone with a Parkinson's diagnosis." That makes it relevant if you:
- Are a partner, relative or friend helping someone manage day-to-day life with Parkinson's
- Support a colleague with Parkinson's at work
- Want to understand the condition better so you can offer more useful support
If you are the person with the diagnosis, this particular course is not described as being for you — the branch runs other activities and classes separately.
What the page tells you about dates and format
| Detail | What the source states |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 19 October |
| Length | 6 weeks |
| Audience | Carers, friends, family, work colleagues of someone with a Parkinson's diagnosis |
| Full details | Available via the linked news article on the branch site |
The news item notes the course "runs for 6 weeks (though if..." — the excerpt is cut off at that point, so the exact wording of any condition attached to the six-week length is only visible in the full article. Follow the "Read article" link on the Latest news section of edinburghparkinsons.org to see the complete description and any sign-up instructions.
How to get the full details and sign up
- Go to edinburghparkinsons.org.
- Find the "Latest news" section on the home page.
- Open the item titled "October 2026: Side by Side with Parkinson's Course".
- Read the full article for the venue, timing, cost (if any) and how to register.
The home page excerpt does not state a fee, a venue or a booking deadline, so check the article itself rather than assuming any of these.
Where else to get support while you wait
If the course dates don't suit you, or you want support sooner, the branch points to Parkinson's UK's national services:
- Parkinson's UK Helpline: 0808 800 0303 — described as a free and confidential service for anyone affected by Parkinson's
- Email: [email protected] — the branch notes emails are answered within 5 working days
- Text relay: 18001 0808 800 0303 (for textphone users)
Edinburgh Parkinson's also runs weekly classes and events and describes itself as a community of people living with Parkinson's, their families, friends and care-partners across Edinburgh and the Lothians, so there are other ways to connect if a structured course isn't the right fit.