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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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We’re investing in Parkinson’s research in Scotland

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We’re funding 2 projects at the University of Edinburgh which are investigating potential causes of Parkinson’s.

Breaking through barriers for Black History Month

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This Black History Month we’re sharing stories from members of the community who are advocating for better inclusion of Black people in Parkinson’s research.

Loneliness linked to increased risk of developing Parkinson’s

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Researchers followed almost half a million people for 15 years and found a potential link between feelings of loneliness and a greater risk of Parkinson’s.

Report your medication side effects through the Yellow Card scheme

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We’re promoting the Yellow Card scheme to the Parkinson’s community, to make sure everyone knows where to report any medication side effects they may experience.

Blog: Introducing the Parkinson's Community Awards

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The Parkinson's Community Awards, supported by Parkinson's UK, are a celebration of the unsung heroes in our community. The people who go above and beyond every day. Paul Jackson-Clark, Director of Fundraising & Experience at Parkinson's UK, tells us more. 

Get active for National Fitness Day

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Wednesday 20 September is National Fitness Day: an opportunity for everyone to enjoy being active and try something new. 

We’re calling on the government to make sure people in hospital get their medication on time, every time.

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We’re relaunching our Get It On Time campaign to mark World Patient Safety Day. In a joint statement with 7 other organisations, we outline how the government can take action to help people get their medication on time in hospital.

Next phase of cannabidiol (CBD) trial for Parkinson’s non-motor symptoms needs participants in the UK

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The study builds on the results from the pioneering Parkinson’s UK funded trial launched in 2019.

New risk factor for Parkinson’s identified among people of African descent

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A global collaboration of researchers has found a specific gene change is a risk factor for Parkinson’s unique to the Black African community.

New blood test shows promise for detecting Parkinson’s

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The new test can detect problems with mitochondria in blood cells and could one day be used to diagnose Parkinson’s.