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Important Information about Membership

From January 2026, there will be changes to the membership process. The changes are as follows:
• All memberships will renew on 1st January 2026 and will be valid for 12 months. Any existing membership lapsing before 1/1/2026 will be extended to that date.
• Membership fees will be referred to as Parkinson’s UK SWM Branch subscription fees to differentiate from Parkinson’s UK membership which is free.
• Parkinson’s UK SWM Branch annual subscription fee for 2026 will increase and be charged at £15.

You can pay your membership by Direct Debit (PREFERRED METHOD), bank transfer, cheque (made payable to 'Parkinson’s UK SWM branch', contact us for the address or bank details) or cash.

If you already pay by Direct Debit you will need to inform Parkinson's UK of your intention to change the date of payment and amount you pay.


If you are a branch member and want to pay your subscription fee annually by bank transfer please contact us for the bank details and use the reference:  your name+ annsub ( eg 'walkerannsub')

If you are not a member of Parkinson's UK or the branch and would like to join please use this link to the joining form (You will need to complete the local group details (Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead) and the annual fee of £15).

call Parkinson's UK helpline (0808 800 0303) and take the membership option to set up a DD.

If you need help to amend your DD details, please call Parkinson's UK helpline  (0808 800 0303)  and take the membership option. They are aware we are changing our process and should be able to help you.

Letter from Bernard

 a letter from Bernard, our branch chairman, explaining the reasons why we are changing the branch membership process and fees.

DD letter to the bank Cover letter to Parkinson's UK to change the DD date/amount

Parkinson's DD Form New DD Form (remeber to add Gift Aid if applicable)

National Helpline

0808 800 0303

The Parkinson’s UK helpline is a free and confidential service providing support to anyone affected by Parkinson’s.

Email: [email protected]Text relay: 18001 0808 800 0303

Textphone number for textphone users only.

Emails answered within 5 working days.

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Parkinson's UK is the operating name of the Parkinson's Disease Society of the United Kingdom.

A registered charity in England and Wales (258197) and in Scotland (SC037554).

Registered office:
Parkinson's UK
50 Broadway
London
SW1H 0DB.

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Important Information about Membership

From January 2026, there will be changes to the membership process. The changes are as follows:
• All memberships will renew on 1st January 2026 and will be valid for 12 months. Any existing membership lapsing before 1/1/2026 will be extended to that date.
• Membership fees will be referred to as Parkinson’s UK SWM Branch subscription fees to differentiate from Parkinson’s UK membership which is free.
• Parkinson’s UK SWM Branch annual subscription fee for 2026 will increase and be charged at £15.

You can pay your membership by Direct Debit (PREFERRED METHOD), bank transfer, cheque (made payable to 'Parkinson’s UK SWM branch', contact us for the address or bank details) or cash.

If you already pay by Direct Debit you will need to inform Parkinson's UK of your intention to change the date of payment and amount you pay.


If you are a branch member and want to pay your subscription fee annually by bank transfer please contact us for the bank details and use the reference:  your name+ annsub ( eg 'walkerannsub')

If you are not a member of Parkinson's UK or the branch and would like to join please use this link to the joining form (You will need to complete the local group details (Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead) and the annual fee of £15).

call Parkinson's UK helpline (0808 800 0303) and take the membership option to set up a DD.

If you need help to amend your DD details, please call 

Parkinson's UK helpline  (0808 800 0303)  and take the membership option
. They are aware we are changing our process and should be able to help you.

Letter from Bernard

 a letter from Bernard, our branch chairman, explaining the reasons why we are changing the branch membership process and fees.

DD letter to the bank Cover letter to Parkinson's UK to change the DD date/amount

Parkinson's DD Form New DD Form (remeber to add Gift Aid if applicable)