Stopping paid work

For more information, visit the Parkinson’s UK website (last updated May 2024).

If you decide you have to leave work, think about other options available to you other than resigning. This could be a career break or retirement, for example.

Employers are keen to keep skilled, experienced and committed staff. So they may be open to changing your role to fit around your caring duties. You may consider part-time working or job sharing, working from home, or paid or unpaid leave that allows you to think about long-term options.

What about my finances?

If you’re thinking of leaving work to spend more time to support someone with Parkinson’s, you may be concerned about your finances. But there are things you can do to ease any worries, such as making sure you’re claiming all the benefits you’re entitled to.

Find out more on the Finance tab.