MPs hear how disability benefits are failing people with Parkinson’s Date 17 July 2023 On 12 July, 3 All-Party Parliamentary Groups met MPs to highlight the challenges people living with Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s and colitis face accessing vital disability support.
Parkinson’s UK publishes new thinking and memory information in collaboration with UCL Date 17 July 2023 Created in collaboration with the Parkinson’s community and University College London (UCL), we’ve published new information on thinking and memory changes for people with Parkinson’s.
Clinical trial results offer hope of a new Parkinson’s treatment for motor symptoms and dyskinesia Date 7 July 2023 Updated trial results show NLX-112 could treat motor symptoms as well as dyskinesia. If further trials are successful, we could have a valuable new Parkinson’s drug by 2030.
New NHS workforce plan is a welcome step but more work is needed to reassure people with Parkinson’s Date 30 June 2023 The prime minister announced the NHS long-term workforce plan for England. There are some positive changes, but it's still not clear how people with Parkinson's will receive the specialist care they urgently need.
What Pride means to me: David’s story Date 30 June 2023 David is the Director of Research at Parkinson’s UK. He shares his story on why representation in research is important and what Pride means to him.
How you can get active for World Wellbeing Week Date 29 June 2023 The last week in June is World Wellbeing Week and it's the perfect time for us all to enjoy being active.
Songwriter with Parkinson’s teams up with Grammy award winners for fundraising album Date 28 June 2023 A singer-songwriter living with Parkinson's has recorded an album with all the proceeds going to Parkinson’s UK.
What Pride means to me: Simon’s story Date 26 June 2023 Simon, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's when he was 35, talks about 'coming out' with Parkinson's and what Parkinson's UK marching in the London Pride parade means to him.
How yoga can help you manage your Parkinson's Date 21 June 2023 Wednesday 21 June is International Yoga Day and for people with Parkinson's, yoga can be a great way to improve balance, coordination and wellbeing.
What Pride means to me: Ian’s story Date 20 June 2023 Ian, who has Parkinson’s, is a member of the London Gay Men’s Chorus. As they prepare for their upcoming concert, Proud, Ian tells us what being ‘proud’ means to him.