Parkinson's UK -
This report contains details of a survey of over 4,000 people with long-term conditions, including those with Parkinson’s, on prescription charges. It finds that the charge is a barrier to accessing medicine. The survey shows that people with long-term health conditions that cannot afford their medication are seeing an increase in GP visits, trips to accident and emergency, and hospital stays. Some survey respondents reported they had to stay in hospital for up to six weeks. Not being able to afford medicine has also led to mental health issues and increased time off work.