Staffordshire Parkinson’s experts to break barriers to exercise

Researchers said Parkinson’s was on the rise, with about 166,000 already diagnosed in the UK.

The condition has over 40 symptoms, including motor symptoms, such as tremors, stiffness, and balance difficulties, and non-motor symptoms, such as fatigue and depression.

Nic Sherratt, from Parkinson’s UK, said barriers also included fear of falling.

He said the aim was to come up with a model that gave people independence, confidence and wellbeing.