About Us
Fighting Fit is the brainchild of a small group of active people living with Parkinson’s who are supported by healthcare professionals, neuro-physiotherapists and experts in related fields.
‘It’s took me nearly 4 long years to pull Parkinson’s information together. It’s been like doing a jigsaw and I am still finding new pieces every day. Our vision for the two days of Fighting Fit is that it will give you a head start to live well with Parkinson’s.’
The organisation was established at the start of 2018 specifically to support newly diagnosed and active people with Parkinson’s by providing a weekend residential programme of exercise, information and friendship.
A number of Parkinson’s groups contributed to the design of the programme and helped by providing support, advice and encouragement.
The programme is supported by Parkinson’s UK and endorsed by some members of the Young Onset Parkinson’s community.
A considerable number of Parkinson’s UK and NHS healthcare staff are generously supporting the development and delivery of the programme.
‘Meeting positive, like-minded people to share information, feelings and activities has really helped me to help myself. We all occasionally need a nudge to find the time to do more. We developed Fighting Fit as a catalyst to help make this happen’
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