Living With Parkinson's Disease
The Big Story
Friday, 10 April 2026 - 8 minutes
There are calls for better supports and services for people with Parkinson's Disease in the midlands.
Stephanie Connor, Chair of the Offaly Branch of Parkinson's Ireland and a caller for her husband David says they have to travel outside of the county for appointments.
The group is holding a "Walk in the Park", which is sponsored by Dovida, tomorrow in Lloyd Town Park,Tullamore, to raise funds for their local services.
David first experienced symptoms after open heart surgery for a leaking valve in 2015, which led to an eventual diagnosis in 2017.
They've both been speaking with Midlands 103's Caoimhe Killeen:
