Your mum, colleague or friend. Anyone can get Parkinson’s, young or old. Every hour, two more people are diagnosed. Unlocking new treatments means delving into the causes of Parkinson’s. That’s why we fund the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank – the world's only brain bank dedicated to Parkinson's research. Over 10,000 people have donated their brains to help scientists around the world to unravel the mysteries of the condition and develop better treatments. The largest charitable funder of Parkinson’s research in Europe, we’re close to major breakthroughs. So we set up the Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech, fast tracking the most promising scientific discoveries into life-changing new treatments. Collaborative, risk-taking, and bold, we’re the only Parkinson’s charity working in this way. We’ll break through barriers in drug development and make new treatments a reality. Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Fighting for fair treatment and better services. Making everyone see its real impact. Parkinson’s has over 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety. Some are treatable, but the drugs can have serious side effects. And it gets worse over time. But people don’t understand Parkinson’s. We campaign to challenge this and make more people care. We influence policymakers to consider Parkinson’s when developing government programmes. We've achieved 63 positive policy changes since 2015 . We are Parkinson's UK. Powered by people. Funded by you. Together we'll find a cure.

Job description

With an interest in marketing and publicity you'll help build the profile of our Parkinson's UK Local Group and communicate with the local community, connecting people to the support they need to live well with Parkinson's.

What difference will you make?

you'll connect people affected by Parkinson's in the local area to the support they need use your marketing and communication skills and experience to make a real difference

What are we looking for?

The skills you need excellent writing and communication skills regular access to a computer and experience of using email and Microsoft office or GSuite experience at writing press releases and news articles Enthusiasm, and a keenness to learn more about Parkinson's UK

What will you be doing?

Why we want you Our local groups provide friendship, support and activities to people affected by Parkinson's in the local area. But, only once people have found out about the group! With an interest in marketing and publicity, you'll help build the profile of the group and communicate with the local community What you will be doing promoting activities through leaflets and posters, the group / activity web page and in the local media supporting the group / activity and other volunteers to gather information about upcoming events and activities, and write them up in a concise, attractive way to be used in publicity developing ways to promote the group / activity, including leaflets and posters, local media, online and social media producing, editing and collecting content for the group / activity newsletter

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