About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and considerations of driving for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Driving is something that people often take for granted – right up until they can't do it. With a Parkinson's diagnosis comes a lot of insecurity about being behind the wheel. When do you know if it's time to stop? How do you manage the DVLA's red tape? And what's the situation with those mythical blue badges? To run through these considerations, the Movers and Shakers are joined in the Notting Hill pub by an expert from Parkinson's UK. Movers & Shakers is brought to you in partnership with Cure Parkinson's . Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot. Sound mixing by Ewan Cameron. Music by Alex Stobbs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, Jeremy Paxman

Guest: Expert from Parkinson's UK

Topics covered

• driving
• Parkinson's disease
• insecurity
• DVLA
• blue badges
• expert advice

Keywords

• driving
• Parkinson's
• DVLA
• blue badges
• insecurity
• expert advice

Sponsors

Cure Parkinson's

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Notting Hill

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