Parkinson’s UK gains PIF TICK quality mark for health information Date 30 March 2023 Parkinson’s UK has been recognised for providing reliable, accurate and trustworthy health information.
Focused ultrasound shows promise as a Parkinson’s treatment in new study Date 30 March 2023 Results from a study of a technique known as focused ultrasound have shown a benefit for people with Parkinson’s with movement problems, for up to a year after treatment.
New guide helps more people with Parkinson's get active Date 27 March 2023 We've launched a new guide to help more people living with Parkinson's to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle.
Our two research director roles Date 24 March 2023 From 1 April, we're introducing the new role of Director of the Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech alongside the existing role of Director of Research.
Prescription charges are a barrier to keeping people well and in work, survey reveals Date 22 March 2023 A survey of over 4,000 people with long-term conditions, including those with Parkinson’s, on prescription charges, has found the charge is a barrier to accessing medicine.
Early phase clinical trial results offer new hope for dyskinesia treatment Date 20 March 2023 An early phase clinical trial, funded by our supporters through the Parkinson's Virtual Biotech, suggests that the drug NLX-112 is safe and effective for people with Parkinson’s with levodopa-induced dyskinesias.
Caption A woman working at her computer What the Health and Disability White Paper means for people with Parkinson’s Date 16 March 2023 A brief analysis of what the Health and Disability White Paper means for people with Parkinson's.
What does the 2023 spring budget mean for people with Parkinson’s? Date 15 March 2023 On 15 March, chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out the government’s economic plans. Here’s our summary of the measures announced and their potential impact on people with Parkinson’s and their carers.
Study reveals benefits of physical activity for Parkinson’s symptoms Date 14 March 2023 Researchers compared results from over 150 studies to understand how different types of physical activity can be used to manage Parkinson’s symptoms.
Celebrating the Parkinson’s UK Brain Bank during Brain Awareness Week Date 13 March 2023 Research into how the brain works, and what happens when things go wrong, is vital to help us find better treatments for Parkinson’s.