Caption 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 Date 3 July 2025
For every Parkinson’s journey: our brand refresh Date 15 January 2025 We’re excited to reveal our refreshed brand, developed with the Parkinson’s community.
Blood pressure drug shows promise for reducing tremor in Parkinson’s Date 9 January 2025 A small study of a drug called propranolol looked effective in easing tremor both at rest and in stressful situations for people with Parkinson’s.
What we achieved in 2024, together Date 18 December 2024 We’re celebrating our achievements from 2024. And they wouldn’t be possible without you.
Caption Campaigners and Parkinson's UK staff outside Parliament Local campaigns update 2024 Date 16 December 2024 Our local campaigners have been busy meeting their new MPs and campaigning to improve local services for people living with Parkinson’s across England. Here are some highlights from the last 6 months.
NHS Scotland rejects advanced Parkinson's treatment Date 10 December 2024 We're disappointed that Lecigon, a new treatment for advanced Parkinson's, has been rejected by NHS Scotland. We're increasingly concerned about access to advanced treatments in Scotland.
Parkinson’s UK responds to the government’s consultation on the future of the NHS in England Date 10 December 2024 The government asked what should be in its 10 Year Health Plan for England. The Parkinson's community has told them what needs to happen to improve healthcare.
First ever government forum to address gaps in neurological care launches Date 9 December 2024 Following the Neurological Alliance's #BackThe1in6 campaign, which Parkinson's UK supported, the UK government has launched the first ever forum to address gaps in treatment and care for people affected by neurological conditions.
Fixing the time critical medication problem in Scotland Date 28 November 2024 Earlier this week we brought together healthcare professionals, charities, people with Parkinson's and senior Scottish government officials for a summit in Edinburgh on time critical medication.
Our trial of ondansetron as a treatment for hallucinations in Parkinson's is restarting Date 22 November 2024 The TOP HAT trial was halted in April. We’re delighted to announce that it is restarting.
How does the new assisted dying bill affect people with Parkinson's? Date 20 November 2024 Our position on the legislation due for debate in the Westminster parliament, and answers to your key questions.
