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Parkinson's UK is a Parkinson's research and support charity in the United Kingdom. In April 2010, the Parkinson's Disease Society changed its name to become Parkinson's UK.〔(Charity rebranding: a change of vision and strategy )〕 Its aims are to improve the quality of life for people affected by Parkinson's and find a cure for the condition. Parkinson's UK is the largest charity funder of research into Parkinson's in the UK,〔(Parkinson's UK, Registered Charity no. 258197 )〕 it funds research aimed at finding better treatments and improving the understanding of Parkinson's and its causes.〔(Parkinson's UK research )〕 It raises money through donations, legacies, community fundraising, events and corporate partnerships.〔(Parkinson's UK fundraising )〕 The charity offers support and information to people affected by Parkinson's, their families and carers through a network of 350 local groups across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.〔(Parkinson's UK publications, resources and information )〕〔(Parkinson's UK reach to local groups across the UK )〕 ==History== The Parkinson's Disease Society (Parkinson's UK) was formed in February, 1969 by Mali Jenkins (4 July 1907 – 11 March 1989).〔(Parkinson's UK history )〕 Initially the organisation had 3 simple aims: * to help patients and their relatives with the problems arising from Parkinson's * to collect and disseminate information on Parkinson's * to encourage and provide funds for research into Parkinson's Parkinson's UK now focus on research in addition to support. The charity has also expanded to improve services for people affected by Parkinson's through education and training for professionals〔(Parkinson's UK education and training for professionals )〕 and campaigning.〔(Parkinson's UK campaigns )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Parkinson's UK」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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