Survey: what do you know about the EPDA?

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Author: European Parkinson's Disease AssociationPublished: 27 January 2022

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Did you know that Parkinson’s Life is the online lifestyle magazine of the European Parkinson’s Disease Association (EPDA)?

The EPDA, the only European Parkinson’s disease umbrella organisation, will be turning 30 years old this year – and to celebrate this anniversary the team want to learn more about what people in the Parkinson’s community know about its purpose and identity.

By taking part in a short survey you will be helping the organisation to better amplify the voices of people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers in Europe.

The EPDA’s operations director Dominic Graham says: “We want our 30th anniversary year to be the start of a new phase for the EPDA. Feedback from this survey will help shape how we can have the greatest positive impact on the lives of people with Parkinson’s and their communities.”

Take part in the EPDA’s six question survey, open until 28 February 2022.

To find out more about the EPDA, please visit their website.

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