Positive results from early trial of drug that could protect brain cells
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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.
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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.
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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.
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100% of the profits from Next’s new collection, designed by Eleanor Bowmer, will help fund support for the Parkinson’s community.
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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.
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New analysis from Citizens Advice shows that disabled people are waiting up to 5 months to access Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
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Campaigners share their work and plan activities to improve Parkinson’s care
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News on changes to the healthcare professionals who can issue fit to work notes from 1 July 2022 in England, Scotland and Wales.
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An app that links to Apple Watch technology has been granted FDA approval to help monitor some motor symptoms experienced by people with Parkinson’s.
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On 9 June Peers debated the importance of access to neurological healthcare services in the House of Lords. At Parkinson’s UK, we encouraged members to highlight the importance of access to healthcare professionals for our community.