Welcome to The Parkinson's Appeal for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

The Parkinson's Appeal was set up in 2001 by Lyn Rothman when her husband Mo was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. After learning about the life-changing operation called Deep Brain Stimulation performed on journalist Michael Holman by Professor Benabid in Grenoble, a pioneer of the procedure, Lyn was determined to help the Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, UK secure the services of the world-renowned Neurosurgeon Professor Marwan Hariz so others could benefit from the operation.

Professor Hariz arrived to lead the new unit in October 2002, having accepted the Edmond J. Safra Chair in Functional Neurosurgery. The team performed its first operation a month later. Since then the team has achieved:

• 150+ Deep Brain Stimulation Operations
• Very high rate of success
• No major complications
• Research of worldwide significance

This site can help visitors find out more about Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease and other neurological disorders such as Dystonia; Tremor; Epilepsy; Multiple Sclerosis; Tourette Syndrome and Depression. In addition, information can be found on available treatments and the latest research.

You're not alone - there are others out there like you - read our patients', friends and relatives stories.

There are ways you can help with fundraising and donations which we really appreciate. Together we need to raise the final £300,000 to secure the long term future of the Deep Brain Stimulation team, its research programme and the training of other neurosurgeons led by Professor Marwan Hariz.

Lyn Rothman
Chairman and Founder

Parkinson's disease is a devastating neurodegenerative disease usually affecting large numbers of people in middle to old age. However, in some cases it starts before the age of 40. This is known as young onset Parkinson's disease.

In the UK, there are 10,000 new cases of Parkinson's disease every year, and an estimated 120, 000 sufferers in all. The rate is one per cent in those aged above 65; 1 in 20 of patients diagnosed will be under 40 years old.

Telephone: 020 7233 6034
Email: parkinsonsappeal@aol.com

Donations to placed in a restricted fund for Deep Brain Stimulation to be managed by the Brain Research Trust.

A Registered Charity No: 263064