Caption Christine Proctor - participant in the GDNF trial Why we’re committing £800,000 to plan a new GDNF trial Date 23 February 2021
What the Spending Review means for our community Date 27 November 2020 A summary of what the latest Spending Review means for our community
New trial to drive forward promising treatment for dyskinesia Date 22 November 2020 Parkinson’s UK is joining forces with US charity The Michael J. Fox Foundation and biopharma company Neurolixis to fund a £1.5m clinical trial of an exciting new drug to combat dyskinesia in people with Parkinson’s.
Parkinson's UK launches grant scheme in joint effort to keep community active Date 20 November 2020 Parkinson's UK is launching a grant scheme with Sport Parkinson’s CIC to revolutionise the sport and exercise world for people living with Parkinson's.
Caption Steve smiling Steve Ford stepping down as CEO Date 12 November 2020 After 15 years leading the charity, Steve Ford is saying a fond farewell to Parkinson's UK at the end of January 2021. He'll then start his search for a new challenge.
Taking the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on people with Parkinson's to parliament Date 4 November 2020 Find out about a parliamentary committee we gave evidence to about the impact of coronavirus on people with Parkinson’s
People around the world complete Three-Legged Challenge for Parkinson’s UK Date 29 October 2020 On 17 and 18 October, friends and families picked a partner from within their household or support bubble to take on this exciting Three-Legged challenge.
Caption Husband and wife look out the window Could an anti-sickness drug treat hallucinations in Parkinson's? Date 25 October 2020 We're funding a new research study into a possible treatment for hallucinations in Parkinson's.
Paul Mayhew-Archer reflects on his recent MBE Date 23 October 2020 Parkinson's UK supporter Paul Mayhew-Archer reflects on his MBE in the honours list.
Local event for working age people with Parkinson's goes digital Date 22 October 2020 Join Parkinson's UK Scotland on their first ever online Younger Parkinson's event!
Research finds air pollution may speed up Parkinson's Date 19 October 2020 Researchers in the US have uncovered a link between long-term exposure to pollution and deterioration in health conditions. This includes Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
