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Thank you for funding the future of information and support

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Exercise improves symptoms by changing the way the brain works

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Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) approves Opicapone for use in NHS Scotland

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Could an anti-sickness drug treat hallucinations in Parkinson's?

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We're funding a new research study into a possible treatment for hallucinations in Parkinson's.

Paul Mayhew-Archer reflects on his recent MBE

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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

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Join Parkinson's UK Scotland on their first ever online Younger Parkinson's event!

Research finds air pollution may speed up Parkinson's

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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.

Driving research forward during the coronavirus pandemic

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A survey of people with Parkinson’s, their carers and loved ones has shown that the majority are still comfortable taking part in research. 548 responses have shaped guidance aimed at researchers. It will help them adapt their studies to ensure the safety and comfort of people with Parkinson's during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Get It On Time petition handed-in across the UK

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An update on our Get It On Time campaign

Oxford researchers find molecule that may slow or stop the progress of Parkinson's

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Parkinson's UK funded research suggests it may be possible to prevent the formation of protein clumps that cause problems in Parkinson's by using microscopic tweezers that pull apart the proteins. This could pave the way for a therapy that could slow or stop the progression of the condition.

Our campaigning priorities 2020-24

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Sharing the results of the 'What Matters Most?' survey and coronavirus poll that have determined our campaigning priorities for the next four years

$161M worth of Parkinson’s research funding awarded across the globe

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The Aligning Sciences Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) initiative has announced the 21 teams to receive grant funding. The ambitious programme aims to accelerate the pace of discovery towards a cure for Parkinson’s.

Our approach to starting in person activities

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Our in person events and activities have been on hold since March. We're taking a phased approach to starting them back up.