A letter from the PM

It was a surprise to come back from holiday and find a letter from the Prime Minister waiting for me!

Gordon Brown was responding to more than 250 letters from people supporting our Fair Care for Parkinson's campaign.

Campaigning for change can take many forms, but letter writing from people who are actually affected by the issues can have a real impact, as the PM's response shows.

If you haven't written yet, it's not too late! If you're in England you can email Gordon Brown, or in Northern Ireland, email the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. Our quick and easy email templates will help you, and you’ll have a chance to customise the text if you wish.

If you live in Scotland or Wales, sign up to our National Campaigns Network and we’ll let you know as soon as there’s an action for you to take.

Please help us keep up the pressure - it will be key for us in getting recognition of the need for action to improve neurological services.

Steve Ford is Chief Executive of the Parkinson's Disease Society