The Voice Campaign
Parkinson’s Steals Voices. Together We Raise Them.
For many of us people with Parkinson's the deterioration of our voice is perhaps the most serious of all the many symptoms. When your friends and family find it hard to understand what you’re saying it is more than a irritation: it is an assault on our sense of self, our very identity.
Yet access to specialist speech and language therapy is uneven, underfunded, and too often unavailable. So we're launching a 12-month campaign aimed at increasing public awareness and pushing the government to act.
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At the centre of this is you. We can’t do this alone.
The Parky Voice
The Parky Voice is a year-long national celebration of vocal creativity within the Parkinson's community, launching in April 2026 and culminating in April 2027. Through singing, speaking, storytelling, poetry, and performance, individuals and groups across the country are invited to take part in a friendly, inclusive vocal celebration.
This campaign seeks to demonstrate that, when people come together, those voices grow louder; and in doing so, it aims to build public awareness and momentum behind the urgent need for proper access to speech and language therapy for everyone living with the condition.
From October, we will be running an expert-led webinar series titled 'Voice Messages' to help people better understand how PD affects the voice and what can be done to try and improve symptoms.
Find the schedule below!
Our Webinar Series ---------
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Title of Webinar
Dates & Times
What is SLT all about?
An introduction to speech and language therapies for people with Parkinson’s.
Wednesday, Oct 7th - 1pm
Sticking with it
How to make a habit of supporting your voice and tips to stay motivated.
Wednesday, Oct 21st - 1pm
Facing it early on
How to notice symptoms and steps to take to secure support.
Tuesday, Nov 3rd - 1pm
Making a song (and dance?)
How singing can benefit the voice for people with Parkinson’s.
Tuesday, Nov 17th - 1.30pm
Getting out there
How to be comfortable and confident with your voice, at home and in public.
Tuesday, Dec 8th - 1pm
Making a noise
A guide to volume based voice therapies.
Wednesday, Jan 13th - 1pm
Swallowing
What is dysphagia, saliva management and tips for safe swallowing.
Wednesday, Jan 27th - 1pm
Gadgets and gizmos
How technology can help your voice and the services available.
Wednesday, Feb 17th - 1pm
Talking without speaking
Tips for broader communication, from facial expressions to gestures.
Wednesday, March 10th - 1pm
Final bits & bobs
A round-up and your questions answered!
Wednesday, March 24th - 1pm
Well done, we are delighted! If you've made it this far, we hope very much that you are going to join the Parky Voice.
We’re looking for videos or audio clips (with photos to go with them) to share with our audience the fantastic possibilities of people with Parkinson’s.
It couldn’t be easier to take part. Look at our step-by-step guide below to find out how to submit your entry
Well done, we are delighted! If you've made it this far, we hope very much that you are going to join the Parky Voice.
We’re looking for videos or audio clips (with photos to go with them) to share with our audience the fantastic possibilities of people with Parkinson’s.
It couldn’t be easier to take part. Look at our step-by-step guide below to find out how to submit your entry.
Step 1: First, are you eligible? If you’re part of the Parkinson's community, the answer is yes!
Step 2: Have you got a video or audio clip and photos to submit to us? It can really be of anything, whether that be a choir performance to some spoken word. Check out our FAQs for more ideas and for copyright information.
Step 3: Send it to us via our WeTransfer page. Here you can add the name of the performers, your name and email, and any extra information you might want to add.
Click HERE to submit and for further information.
Ta Da! You’re part of The Parky Voice. Thank you for helping us find our voice!
Step 1: First, are you eligible? If you’re part of the Parkinson's community, the answer is yes!
Step 2: Have you got a video or audio clip and photos to submit to us? It can really be of anything, whether that be a choir performance to some spoken word. Check out our FAQs for more ideas and for copyright information.
Step 3: Send it to us via our WeTransfer page. Here you can add the name of the performers, your name and email, and any extra information you might want to add.
Click HERE to submit and for further information.
Ta Da! You’re part of The Parky Voice. Thank you for helping us find our voice!
Well done, we are delighted! If you've made it this far, we hope very much that you are going to join the Parky Voice.
We’re looking for videos or audio clips (with photos to go with them) to share with our audience the fantastic possibilities of people with Parkinson’s.
It couldn’t be easier to take part. Look at our step-by-step guide below to find out how to submit your entry
Step 1: First, are you eligible? If you’re part of the Parkinson's community, the answer is yes!
Step 2: Have you got a video or audio clip and photos to submit to us? It can really be of anything, whether that be a choir performance to some spoken word. Check out our FAQs for more ideas and for copyright information.
Step 3: Send it to us via our WeTransfer page. Here you can add the name of the performers, your name and email, and any extra information you might want to add.
Click HERE to submit and for further information.
Ta Da! You’re part of The Parky Voice. Thank you for helping us find our voice!
Got a question?
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FAQs below!