Bookmaker BoyleSports has once again pledged to support Parkinson’s UK by raising money at the 2022 World Grand Prix.
Results from a US study show that a hormone called irisin has the potential to halt the progression of Parkinson’s in mice.
A project involving Parkinson’s UK, shows promise for using artificial intelligence to identify Parkinson’s in brains donated to our Brain Bank.
Scientists at the University of Manchester have developed a test which could help diagnose Parkinson’s in 3 minutes using a simple skin swab.
An update on our work on the cost of living and a request to share your experiences.
17 to 23 October is Recycle Week 2022. We’re joining in and encouraging everyone to recycle for Parkinson’s UK.
The £2.9m phase 2 trial of a drug that could slow the progression of conditions like Parkinson's will be funded by the Parkinson's Virtual Biotech, our international drug discovery and development programme.
The grants will help activity providers deliver classes designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s.
Over the next 3 years, the US-based Parkinson’s Foundation will invest a minimum of $3m (over £2.4m) into the Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech, our international drug discovery and development programme.
2 clinical trials aiming to reduce the clumps of troublesome alpha-synuclein to protect brain cells have, so far, failed to show a clear benefit for people with Parkinson’s.
Parliament's Work and Pensions Committee have shared their concerns about the impact of the cost of living crisis on disabled people and urged government action to review the level of benefits.
Broadcasting legend and Parkinson's UK celebrity ambassador David ‘Kid’ Jensen is taking part in a world-first clinical trial. The trial will help researchers understand if an anti-sickness drug could treat hallucinations in people with Parkinson’s or Lewy body dementia.
A change to the law in England, Scotland and Wales means a wider range of healthcare professionals can now assess fitness to drive. We hope this will speed up people being able to get their driving licences.
An important research partnership involving Parkinson’s UK, pharmaceutical company UCB and the Parkinson’s Foundation has published their first results in a study designed alongside people living with Parkinson’s.
Aidan Turner plays Doctor Joe O’Loughlin, who has just been diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 42, in new ITV series The Suspect.
National Co-production Week 2022 runs from 4 to 9 July and is back for a 7th year. We look to the future of co-production at Parkinson's UK.
New analysis from Citizens Advice shows that disabled people are waiting up to 5 months to access Personal Independence Payment (PIP).