In August 2018, Kyle Alexander was appointed by co-option to the Board of Trustees, bringing a Northern Ireland presence to the board.

Researchers in Israel have made positive steps towards a simple diagnostic test for Parkinson's.

Parkinson's UK campaigning to improve NHS continuing healthcare.

Researchers in Japan have announced clinical trials of a stem cell-based treatment for Parkinson's will start this month.

Researchers and drug companies have a new tool in the search for better treatments for Parkinson's - a brain scan that can be used to select the right people for clinical trials.

New research highlights importance of LRRK2 as a pivotal player in all kinds of Parkinson's, not just genetic forms.

The government have announced a relaxation of the laws governing access to cannabis-based medicines. This will give doctors the ability to prescribe them.

We are deeply saddened to hear that the crime writer and social historian Jessica Mann has passed away, after living with Parkinson's for more than 20 years. 

Update on the latest meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Parkinson's

On 29 June 2018 the Independent Review of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Assessment Process in Northern Ireland, carried out by Walter Radar, was published.