Understanding coronavirus and Parkinson’s
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News
Loneliness and life after lockdown
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How loneliness is affecting people during the pandemic and some ways to tackle it
Replacing cells lost in Parkinson’s
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New one-step process converts cells inside the brain into dopamine-producing cells to replace those lost in Parkinson's.
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David Capri and Stephen Stern
Luke and Blake re-release their 1967 single Big Day, for Parkinsons UK
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Big Day, written by David Capri in 1967 as part of the Sixties duo Luke and Blake, has been re-released with the support of broadcasting legend David ‘Kid’ Jensen to raise vital funds for Parkinson’s UK.
Our response to Black Lives Matter
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Parkinson’s UK chose to stay quiet during the recent Black Lives Matter conversations. We believed that by giving others space to have their voices heard, we were playing a role in supporting their message. We were wrong.
The 2019 UK Parkinson’s Audit - driving forward healthcare improvements with data
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The latest results from the UK Parkinson’s Audit provide a mixed report on Parkinson’s healthcare services.
Help researchers understand coronavirus
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New opportunities to take part in research have been added to the Take Part Hub, including studies specifically looking to gather people's experiences of social isolation.
Researchers identify key player in genetic Parkinson’s
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A team of researchers at the University of York have shown a protein called Rab10 plays an important role in the loss of brain cells in LRRK2-associated Parkinson’s.
Ymddiriedolwr Newydd ar gyfer Cymru - New Trustee for Wales
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Mae’n bleser gan Parkinson’s UK Cymru groesawu ymddiriedolwr newydd, Elaine Evans.
Parkinson’s UK Cymru are delighted to welcome their new trustee, Elaine Evans.
We've launched a funding programme for studies into non-drug treatments for Parkinson’s
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Parkinson’s UK is launching a new funding programme to support innovative studies into non-drug treatments for Parkinson’s.
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Researcher, Steve Gentleman, holds up a slide showing brain tissue
Survey shows a lack of awareness of brain donation for research
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Our survey of 2,000 UK adults shows that research is at risk due to a lack of awareness surrounding brain donation.