Promising early results from Parkinson’s vaccine study Date 15 November 2023 A study in people with Parkinson’s has found that a vaccine can help slow down clumping of a protein known to be linked to the condition.
Caption Campaigners hand in an open letter to the Department of Health and Social Care calling for training for health professionals in Parkinson's-related dementia Parkinson’s UK calls for improved training on Parkinson’s-related dementia for health professionals Date 13 November 2023 We recently handed in an open letter, signed by charities and nearly 1,000 campaigners, calling on the UK government to fund training in Parkinson’s-related dementia for health professionals in England.
Successful spinal stimulation implant offers new hope Date 7 November 2023 A new way to stimulate nerve cells in the spinal cord has helped improve balance and walking in one individual with Parkinson’s.
How to lift your mood this Stress Awareness Week Date 3 November 2023 Stress Awareness Week takes place in the first week of November and this year, we're profiling some of the activities you can do to improve your mindfulness, reduce stress levels and feel good inside and out.
Ask Your Pharmacist Week 2023: Questions and answers with pharmacists Date 2 November 2023 30 October to 6 November is Ask Your Pharmacist Week. Managing your medication is an important part of staying well when living with the condition so, we caught up with 3 pharmacists to answer your questions.
Caption A woman working at her computer How the proposed benefit changes will impact people with Parkinson’s Date 1 November 2023 Sharing how the proposed UK government changes to the Work Capability Assessment will impact people with Parkinson's.
Long-standing Emmerdale character diagnosed with Parkinson's in the show’s storyline Date 1 November 2023 Emmerdale's Eric Pollard has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s as part of the show’s storyline. We’re advising the ITV team on representing the condition accurately.
Caption Campaigners and Parkinson's UK staff outside Parliament Telling MPs why ‘Every Minute Counts’ for Parkinson’s medication Date 31 October 2023 Launching our Every Minute Counts in Parliament with volunteers sharing their stories
Parkinson’s UK awards over £1.8m to fund more vital research Date 25 October 2023 New funding for projects tackling our understanding of Parkinson’s and projects exploring new drugs for the future.
Alarming report reveals the state of care in England Date 23 October 2023 Health and social care regulator releases damning report on state of health and social care services in England.
