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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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We're launching our campaign against benefit cuts

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We're looking for 6 new trustees in 2025

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Help shape the future of Parkinson's UK so that we can provide the best possible support to our community. 

Progress towards stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s

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Two separate research studies have both shown promising early results for a treatment that aims to replace brain cells that are lost in Parkinson’s.

Have your say: New survey to help shape the UK government’s plans for improving the NHS in England

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The UK government is expected to announce a 10-Year Health Plan for the NHS in England later this year. Here's how you can help decide on priorities for change. 

Exploring new drugs to boost energy in brain cells

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We’ve awarded Pretzel Therapeutics £200,000 to investigate a new drug which could prevent cells from dying in Parkinson’s.

Over £435,000 awarded to new research exploring ways to manage Parkinson’s symptoms

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In our latest round of grants we’ve awarded funding for new projects that aim to improve symptoms of Parkinson’s without the need for extra medication.

Phase 3 trial of ambroxol is underway

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The first participant has received either ambroxol or the placebo in the ASPro-PD trial. This marks the start of 330 people with Parkinson’s taking a component of an already approved drug over 2 years to see if it is beneficial.
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What the latest disability support reforms mean for people with Parkinson's

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The UK government has announced its plans to make Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the Universal Credit health element harder to access in England and Wales.

We're supporting the Try-Athlon community event

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We're supporting Sport Parkinson's and Cure Parkinson's with the delivery of their annual Try-Athlon event to help more Parkinson's communities to give physical activities a try.

New guidelines urge clinicians to address gambling-related harms when supporting people with Parkinson’s

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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidelines asking health professionals to address gambling related harms when supporting people with Parkinson’s.
 

Our Physical Activity Grants programme is open

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Our 2025 Physical Activity Grants programme is open and accepting applications.