Caption Christine Proctor - participant in the GDNF trial Why we’re committing £800,000 to plan a new GDNF trial Date 23 February 2021
Understanding coronavirus and Parkinson’s Date 26 February 2021 Throughout the pandemic, our priority remains supporting people with Parkinson's, as well as friends, family and carers. So we’ve gathered the facts and guidance to help answer some of your most common questions about coronavirus and Parkinson's.
Our chair Gary Shaughnessy looks ahead to 2021 Date 24 February 2021 In 2020, coronavirus (COVID-19) brought normal life to a standstill. But the Parkinson’s community showed its resilience as people found innovative ways to support each other.
Caption Christine Proctor - participant in the GDNF trial Why we’re committing £800,000 to plan a new GDNF trial Date 23 February 2021 The earlier groundbreaking clinical trial proved inconclusive. So we’re launching a new company tasked with planning a possible new trial.
Parkinson’s ambassador David Jensen joins Jazz FM Date 18 February 2021 The broadcasting legend will front a new 6-part jazz series, which will also highlight the work of Parkinson’s UK.
Coronavirus vaccine and Parkinson's Date 17 February 2021 Learn more about when you can expect to get the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, and how safe it is for people with Parkinson's.
Further clues about alpha-synuclein Date 11 February 2021 New research has advanced our understanding of a protein called alpha-synuclein, which is believed to play a central role in damaging brain cells in Parkinson’s.
Sport Parkinson’s presents Race The Moon Date 10 February 2021 Race The Moon is the new global fundraising event bringing the Parkinson's community together. Join the exercise mission to collectively travel the 1.5 million miles of the lunar cycle, and raise funds for charities Parkinson’s UK and Cure Parkinson’s.
Luke and Blake re-release their 1967 single "Big Day" for Parkinson's UK Date 9 February 2021 "Big Day", written by David Capri in 1967 as part of the sixties duo Luke and Blake, has been re-released with the support of broadcasting legend David ‘Kid’ Jensen to raise vital funds for Parkinson’s UK.
Re-release of George Best roadshow production on Amazon Prime to support Parkinson’s UK Date 2 February 2021 Parkinson’s UK will receive 50% of royalties earned from the re-release of the 1995 roadshow production Drugs, Mugs and Thugs, starring George Best and Rodney Marsh.
Shan Nicholas joins the team as Interim Chief Executive Date 20 January 2021 As Steve Ford prepares to step down, Shān brings extensive leadership experience from across the charity sector to Parkinson’s UK.
