You can now donate directly to the West Herts Branch online via People's Fundraising.
Welcome to the West Hertfordshire Branch of Parkinson’s UK
We help people in Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Tring and the surrounding areas. The Branch is lively and friendly and consists of local people who are affected by Parkinson’s. For the latest branch news and information see our News page.
Welcome to the West Hertfordshire Branch of Parkinson’s UK
We help people in Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Tring and the surrounding areas. The Branch is lively and friendly and consists of local people who are affected by Parkinson’s. For the latest branch news and information see our News page.
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Activities
The branch provides a range of different activities. You don’t have to be a member to come to any of our weekly or monthly activities.
Meetings
We have a variety of Branch Meetings and local Support Group meetings held throughout the month.
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Exercise
The branch provides a range of different activities in various locations. Hopefully there is something that will appeal to everyone.
Help and Information
Visit our Help and Information pages for a comprehensive list of local resources available to you.
Fundraising
We hold a range of fundraising events each year and there’s usually something for everyone. Why not join in?
Latest News and Events
Below are the most recent news and events items that we have added to the site. You can read all of our news by going to the News page
Professor Mike Callan
Thursday 16th May 2.00 pm Stanborough Centre, North Watford Professor Mike Callan Professor Callan is a member of staff at the University of Hertfordshire. His special interest is judo which will puzzle people until they learn this includes one of the most common...
Hassan Huda from Charco Neurotech Ltd
Thursday 18 April 2.00 pm at Stanborough Centre, North Watford Hassan Huda from Charco Neurotech Ltd Charco Neurotech is a multidisciplinary team who have developed the CUE1, a non-invasive, wearable medical device for people with Parkinson’s. Using vibrotactile...
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
Learn more about Parkinson’s Disease at Hatfield Health Matters event next month. Aimed at people with Parkinson’s Disease and their carers in the Hatfield area, the in-person event will involve local health experts talking about the disease, diagnosis, treatment and...
Parkinson’s Walking Netball and Exercise Classes
Parkinson’s Walking Netball is held on Wednesday afternoons at 1-2pm at Everyone Active, Westminster Lodge, St Albans. There is no need to book, just turn up and pay £5.50 on the day. Partners and carers are also welcome. Parkinson’s Exercise classes held at...
July Branch Meeting Research Round-Up with Dr Lucy Annett
You can watch the video recording of Dr Lucy Annett's research summary and download the presentation slides. Our Vice-President and Research Champion, Dr Lucy Annett joined us to tell us about recent research, following her attendance at both the British Neuroscience...
Yoga Exercises with Liz Oppedijk
Liz Oppedijk from Accessible Chair Yoga joined us in the Stanborough Centre for our June Branch Meeting. In this video Liz gives a sample session of chair yoga. Liz is a co-founder of ACY and a leading expert on Chair Yoga in the UK. She came to yoga in her fifties,...
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