In 2024, Parkinson’s Europe worked with other important stakeholders (the European Federation of Neurological Association, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society and pharmaceutical company AbbVie) to develop a joint Call to Action on Parkinson’s healthcare aimed at European policymakers.

This Call To Action has so far been endorsed by 11 national Parkinson’s organisations, and was officially launched on World Movement Disorders Day in November 2024.

We are calling for a commitment to improving healthcare services for people with Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions in Europe, and a pledge to make progress in the following three key areas:

  • Recruitment and retention of doctors, nurses and allied healthcare professionals who treat people living with Parkinson’s
  • Establishment of the professional profile of neurodegenerative nurses in all European healthcare systems
  • Prioritising the adoption of innovative therapies and technologies to optimise timely access to care and supporting efficient and sustainable healthcare systems, notably in hard-to-reach geographical areas.

You can download and read the Call to Action, and read more about this project.

Show your support!

We are continuing to raise awareness of this Call to Action and working with European policymakers, to demand better healthcare services for people with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions in Europe.

The Call to Action has been signed by the following Members of the European Parliament, whom we warmly thank for their support and commitment:

We are looking to gain support from patient advocacy and civil society organisations, as well as individuals, from all over Europe. So please sign our pledge – add your name below to show your support and help us create a critical mass! 

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    See the incredible people supporting our Parkinson’s Call to Action below:

    Angelo Cassiano Oliveira Ferreira

    Bial

    Cristiana Ramos

    BIAL

    Rosa Paula Ferreira

    Bial

    Luis Oliveira

    Bial Portela e Companhia SA

    Rute

    Bial

    Sara Duarte Dias

    Bial

    Joana Durão

    Bial

    Sara Adrião

    Bial

    Mafalda Pereira

    BIAL

    Cristina Mesquita

    BIAL

    Luisa Sousa

    José Machado

    Bual

    Rita Pires

    Bial, Portela&Ca SÁ.

    Carolina Vinagreiro

    Bial

    Catarina Dias

    Bial

    Pedro Gomes

    Bial

    Filipa Sousa

    Bial

    Joana Cardoso

    Bial

    Bruna Azevedo

    Bial

    Patrícia Costa

    Bial

    Marco Neves

    Bial

    Marco Neves

    Bial

    Silvia Oliveira

    Bial

    Filipa Pinho

    Bial

    Lora Dimitrova

    University of Groningen

    Virginie DIRICK

    Association Parkinson ASBL - APk

    Rosamund Wilson

    Margaret Vyse

    Eduard Hernandez Balada

    Petr Hořava

    Společnost Parkinson, z.s.

    Paul Baynes

    Parkinson’s UK

    Chris Jones

    Jean Smith

    Rolf Müller

    Doreen

    Spouse (dec'd)

    Antonis Glytzouris

    Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Greece

    Francisca Ruiz González

    Fundación Degén - Parkinson's Europe

    Edward Murphy

    Irais Hernandez

    CLUB DE PARKINSON LAURELES

    CRISTINA MARIA PAIS CRUZ DE MORAIS

    Particular

    Joanne

    Luísa Maria Mendes Pedra de Freitas Lopes Ferreira

    Young Parkies

    Pedro Maria - BIAL

    BIAL Pharmaceutical

    Daniela Marinho

    BIAL

    Mary Martin

    Parkinsonian spouse

    César Hernández

    Marina Millan

    Insignals Neurotech

    Antonella Sberna

    European Parliament

    Sara Reis

    Insignals Neurotech

    Nicora

    Nicora

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