Eight organisations* have awarded funding to the project that will enable the redesign of Parkinson’s Europe’s existing site to improve the information architecture as well as enhance the visual appeal and provide better-quality user experience and accessibility for people with Parkinson’s.
The design agency appointed has already begun to undertake the work. As part of the project, Parkinson’s Europe will consult with people with Parkinsons, their families and caregivers on an ongoing basis to seek their views on aspects of the site. The new site will provide a one-stop shop for all Parkinson’s Europe-related information and will also integrate its existing lifestyle magazine Parkinson’s Life. This integration will allow users to seamlessly access a variety of content – ranging from information about Parkinsons to lifestyle features that showcase the voices of people with Parkinson’s from around Europe and the world.
Dominic Graham, Operations Director for Parkinson’s Europe said:
“We would like to thank those organisations that have provided us with the much-needed funding to support this project. The funds will allow us to take the next steps in our ambitions to create a better hub for the European and global Parkinson’s community. We know a new site will enable significantly more people with Parkinson’s and their families – not to mention healthcare professionals and those working in the field of Parkinson’s – to benefit from better and more relevant content about Parkinson’s.”
Simonetta Balbi, President of Boston Scientific Foundation Europe, one of the organisations providing funding, said:
“Quality and reliable information can be the first step for people to find help with their condition. We are proud to support Parkinson’s Europe, which is driving better care and support for patients. The website is a fundamental resource for people affected by Parkinson’s and this initiative embodies our mission to improve patient wellbeing using a digital solution.”
Parkinson’s Europe’s existing website and its sister site, Parkinson’s Life, have become two of the ‘go to’ places for people with Parkinson’s and their carers, as well as those working in the field of Parkinson’s who want to know more about the situation across Europe. Audiences have valued Parkinson’s Europe’s factual information about Parkinson’s and how to manage the condition for years, while Parkinson’s organisations and groups across Europe regularly use the site to find out more about what other Parkinson’s organisations are doing around the globe. In addition, those interested in research can see the latest news in the field.
*Organisations that have contributed to funding the development of the new Parkinson’s Europe Website are: Bial; Boston Scientific Foundation Europe; Britannia; Merz Therapeutics GmbH; Novartis; Roche; Servier; UCB.
