This month, Parkinson’s Europe has launched a brand-new and improved website to serve the European Parkinson’s community, and it has a range of exciting new features to help people with Parkinson’s, healthcare professionals and Parkinson’s organisations find the information they need and collaborate together on projects and research.
Five key new features of the new Parkinson’s Europe website include:
1. An interactive Parkinson’s map
The Parkinson’s map will help you identify your nearest Parkinson’s organisation, discover important events (including World Parkinson’s Day 2024 on 11 April), and even find a nearby Parkinson’s sports group to join. This brand-new map already has over 100 pins, and will be added to on a regular basis, so keep checking back to find important new contacts in the Parkinson’s community.
2. A new home for Parkinson’s Life magazine
Parkinson’s Europe launched its online magazine, Parkinson’s Life, back in 2015, and until now this magazine had its own separate website. It’s become such an important source of news, stories and insights for the Parkinson’s community, Parkinson’s Life now has a new home on the main Parkinson’s Europe website. You’ll also find the latest and most popular articles on the homepage.
Parkinson’s Life will continue to be a crucial go-to hub for the latest Parkinson’s news, with new stories added every week.
3. Exclusive Member Area for Parkinson’s Europe Member Organisations
The beating heart of Parkinson’s Europe is its many Member Organisations across the continent, who collaborate with and support each other all year round, so they now have an exclusive Member Area where they can access and share resources, catch up on the latest information and events, and liaise with the Parkinson’s Europe team on campaigns, advocacy and more.
4. A dynamic new homepage
The homepage is now a handy hub which is regularly updated to signpost visitors to the latest news, campaigns, and other important information.
5. A new, easy way to donate to Parkinson’s Europe
It now takes just a couple of clicks to set up a one-off or monthly donation to help Parkinson’s Europe continue supporting the 1.2 million people with Parkinson’s in Europe. The new donations tool is fast, secure and easy to use.
All of the information and advice about living well with Parkinson’s has also been refreshed and updated for the new website, ensuring it reflects the most up-to-date knowledge about the condition.
The new website is possible due to the generosity of eight partner organisations who contributed vital funding for the development work that needed to be done.
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.”
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