A NEW support group has been formed in Leigh to help Parkinson’s sufferers, their families and carers.

Parkinsons UK’s Wigan, Leigh and District Support Group will hold an open meeting on Wednesday, February 27 at Kingsleigh Youth Centre, King Street, Leigh, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

Meetings will take place at the King Street venue on the fourth Wednesday of each month, starting at 1.30pm.