Active Luton launches community engagement event for Bedfordshire Parkinson's communities
People living with Parkinson’s in Bedfordshire are invited to attend a free information event in June which will offer support, advice and information about getting active and living well with the condition.
When: Thursday 25 June from 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Where: Inspire Sports Village, Butterfield Green Road, Luton, LU2 8DD
Cost: free
To register for your free place at the community event, contact Julie Wilson, East of England Area Development Manager (ADM) on [email protected].
The event is designed to help more local Parkinson’s communities and those with a connection to the condition learn about local services, ask Parkinson’s UK staff for advice or try different activities for free.
All ages, abilities and backgrounds are welcome to attend, ask questions and get involved on the day, and free parking and refreshments are also available onsite.
The awareness event is being delivered by teams from the East of England Parkinson’s UK team, Active Luton and Total Wellbeing Luton, with the aim of helping more people living with the condition in Bedfordshire to live well in 2026 and beyond.
Julie Wilson, Parkinson’s UK Area Development Manager (ADM) for the East of England, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity to work with Active Luton as a partner.”
“Please come along and see how you can get physically active and live well with Parkinson’s.”
Being active can have many benefits for people living with Parkinson’s, including:
Improved balance and coordination
Better strength, flexibility and mobility
Improved sense of wellbeing and mindfulness
Reduced risk of falls
Improved cardiovascular health
Better sleep and reduced anxiety
Greater social interaction and new friendships
Parkinson's is a complex brain condition that gets worse over time. It has more than 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety, and there is no cure. Someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the UK every 20 minutes and by 2050, the number of people living with the condition worldwide will double to 25 million.
Parkinson’s UK is the leading European funder of Parkinson’s research and here to support every Parkinson’s journey, every step of the way. For information and support, visit parkinsons.org.uk or call the charity’s free, confidential helpline on 0808 800 0303.
For more information about the Active Luton event, contact Julie Wilson on [email protected].