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Campaigners with Graeme Downie MP in Parliament square ready to hand in our PIP open letter to the Department for Work and Pensions

Government withdraws Personal Independence Payment four point rule, but Universal Credit cuts remain

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MPs call on government to take action during Parkinson's debate

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Campaigners in Parliament holding a photo board that says fix PIP for Parkinson's

We're launching our campaign against benefit cuts

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Parkinson's medication: supply update

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Here are the latest medication supply issues we are aware of. 

4,900 more people with Parkinson's get access to life-changing care, thanks to your support

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Together we've raised an incredible £4.4 million for our Nurse Appeal so far. 

An update on assisted dying legislation in Westminster and the Scottish Parliament

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A summary of how assisted dying legislation is progressing in Westminster and the Scottish Parliament, and what happens next.
 
Holyrood, Scottish Parliament

What will Scotland's new law on care reform mean for people with Parkinson's?

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Electronic health and care records, breaks for carers and visits for care home residents in Scotland. Here’s what the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill will change for people with Parkinson’s.

Celebrating our campaigning achievements

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In our 2025 Campaigner Conference, we celebrated volunteers’ achievements, heard from campaigners and shared ideas about our upcoming NHS workforce campaign, Can’t Wait.

Spending Review 2025: What it means for people with Parkinson’s

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The Chancellor announced investment in the NHS and employment support, which we welcome. But we want cuts to PIP stopped and meaningful consultation with people with Parkinson’s on their plans.

Tech Guide wins award for championing the patient voice

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Tech Guide, our online platform to help people make informed decisions about technology, has been recognised at the Made with Patient awards.

Early results show new GDNF gene therapy treatment is safe

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11 people have received the treatment which aims to boost brain cells’ ability to repair themselves.

Physical activity grants pilot launches for marginalised communities

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Parkinson's UK has launched a new grants pilot to help more marginalised communities from across the UK access funding and deliver physical activity sessions for people living with Parkinson's.
Parkinson's UK staff and campaigners meet with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Parkinson's

Update on our campaigning against benefit cuts

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We’re campaigning to stop the UK government’s attack on support for working age people with Parkinson's. Here’s what we’ve been doing and how you can get involved.