It's Dementia Awareness Week. We're working to make sure that people with Parkinson's dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies get the best possible care and support - and we're funding 2 new research projects in this area.
Researchers at the University of Leicester have made a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for a range of neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
We launched our Tracking Parkinson's study, recorded our highest ever website visits and helpline calls, achieved around 600 media items, and were moved by stories about what a cure would mean to you. Thank you to all our fundraisers and supporters.
At a special event at Queen's University Belfast today, Northern Ireland announced its involvement in our new Tracking Parkinson's study. Northern Ireland's Chief Medical Officer has welcomed the study and highlighted Parkinson's Awareness Week.
Media highlights so far this week include widespread BBC coverage, The Independent, The Telegraph, The Scottish Sun, Sunday Express, Mail on Sunday, Prima magazine, My Weekly - as well as regional and local TV, radio and newspapers.
Today we're launching Tracking Parkinson's, the biggest ever in-depth research study tracking people with Parkinson's anywhere in the world. And we need thousands of people with Parkinson's to take part.
Our director of research, Dr Kieran Breen, was interviewed on Sky News at lunchtime today, commenting on their story about Sheila Roy, a lady with Parkinson's who is taking part in a trial of the gene therapy ProSavin.
Our Director of Research, Dr Kieran Breen, comments on research which suggests that men with diets rich in flavonoids - found in berries, apples, red wine and tea - may have a reduced risk of Parkinson's.
Studying human brain tissue has helped develop the treatments we have for Parkinson's today, and has a vital role in unlocking the secrets of Parkinson's that will lead us to a cure.
We welcome David Cameron's announcement today that government investment in dementia research will double by 2015 in a bid to make the UK a world leader in the field.