You have Parkinson’s
The three words nobody wants to hear.
Garry Sloan heard them in September 2024 — and life changed forever.
After being diagnosed, Garry chose to speak openly about the reality of living with a long-term neurological condition — the challenges, the humour, the fear, the resilience, and the unexpected ways life reshapes itself.
His talks are warm, honest, and grounded in lived experience. Garry brings a rare mix of vulnerability, clarity, and optimism that helps audiences' understanding of the condition that goes beyond the "shaking" stereotype.
Views: 11 | Enquiries: 0Hi there, My name is Garry Sloan, and I’m based in Edinburgh. I speak openly about my lived experience of Parkinson’s — the challenges, the humour, the unexpected lessons, and the ways I’ve adapted my life since diagnosis. I offer talks and Q&A sessions for community groups, health organisations, and wellbeing programmes. My aim is to help people understand Parkinson’s from the inside, reduce stigma, and spark honest, hopeful conversations. If your group welcomes guest speakers, I’d be delighted to join you at a future meeting or event. Happy to share more details or tailor the session to your audience. Warm regards, Garry Sloan
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