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There are many branches of the Parkinson's Disease Society of the UK tel no ( before 27th April) 0171 383 3513 ( after 27th April 0171 931 8080 ). They will give him all details. If the friend is under 60 then please ask him\her to get in touch with YAPP&Rs by phoning me on 01485 578592. I would be delighted to have a chat with him\her whatever their age. regards Emma At 12:29 08/03/98 -0330, you wrote: >Hello List Members in the UK > >A very close friend, who lives in London, has recently been diagnosed >with Parkinsons. He has seen a neurologist, twice I think, and is due >again in July. >No pills as yet--wait until your symptoms really require them, said the >Neuro and handed over a booklet. According to my friend it was written in >a patronizing tone. > >We have been keeping in touch by snail mail and telephone. On Friday he >sounded very despondent. I suspect that he is not seeing friends and not >getting out of the apartment. > >Are there Parkinson exercise groups in London, accessible to Camden Town >/ Regents Park? What about a support group? > >What can we do to help when we live on the other side of the world? > >We seek your suggestions, whether posted to the list or by e-mail to ><[log in to unmask]> > >Anne Rutherford 64 dx1980 > > Emma Bennion Chairman YAPP&Rs Norfolk UK 46\9