Jeremy Paxman: Parkinson's 'makes you wish you hadn't been born'

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Jeremy Paxman, diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2021, presented a “Parky Charter” to Downing Street on World Parkinson’s Day, accompanied by members of the Movers and Shakers podcast. Paxman bluntly described Parkinson’s as making one wish they hadn’t been born. The charter outlined five recommendations, including swift access to specialists, increased funding for a cure, and improved care. Despite support from figures like Rishi Sunak, Paxman expressed skepticism about the government’s response.

The Movers and Shakers podcast, which discusses Parkinson’s challenges, features notable personalities including Rory Cellan-Jones and Mark Mardell. The Department of Health committed to funding research into neurodegenerative diseases, acknowledging the importance of understanding Parkinson’s for better care. Parkinson’s UK highlights it as a fast-growing condition without a cure, affecting 153,000 people in the UK. Symptoms include shaking, slow movement, and muscle stiffness, with associated mental health challenges.

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Parkinson’s is such a challenging condition, and it’s heartbreaking to hear Paxman’s candid description of its impact. It’s amazing to see such influential figures like Rory Cellan-Jones and Mark Mardell lending their voices to such an important cause.

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Wow, it’s awesome to see Jeremy Paxman and the Movers and Shakers podcast taking action for Parkinson’s awareness! Their “Parky Charter” sounds like a big step forward, especially with recommendations for better care and more funding for research. It’s so important to keep pushing for progress in understanding and treating conditions like Parkinson’s.

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Parkinson’s is such a horrible disease, and this is a great initiative to raise awareness of it. Hope the government would react positively to this

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