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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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New treatment for Parkinson’s made available on the NHS in England

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Foslevodopa-foscarbidopa (also called Produodopa) can be offered in England from 27 February for people with Parkinson’s who experience movement related symptoms.
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Spring budget 2024: a missed opportunity to invest in Parkinson’s before the general election

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This week’s spring budget failed to offer much-needed support for people with Parkinson’s.
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Still nowhere near enough

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At the end of March, the government’s cost of living support will come to an end. Yet our new research has found that for many people with Parkinson’s, the cost of living crisis is far from over. 

Scotland can’t wait for more Parkinson’s nurses, new report reveals

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We’re calling for more specialist nurses to support the growing population of people living with Parkinson’s in Scotland.

What our campaigning community achieved in 2023

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In 2023 Parkinson’s UK campaigners and staff took action on the cost of living crisis, increasing the health and care workforce, and improving the benefits system and time critical medication administration in hospitals
Campaigners take our time critical medication campaign to Parliament

Get It On Time campaign gathers momentum

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Our campaign to address medication delays in hospitals gained momentum with media coverage, a parliamentary event, and a meeting with the NHS England medical director.

New guidance published on previously unassessed periods of care for continuing healthcare

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Information on new Department of Health and Social Care guidance on Previously Unassessed Periods of Care for continuing healthcare, and advice on what you should do if you have a claim.
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The government’s Back to Work Plan for late 2024 and beyond

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The UK government have introduced their new Back to Work Plan, which will start rolling out in late 2024.

How the latest benefit changes will impact people living with Parkinson’s

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed its plans to change some benefits from 2025. This is what it could mean for people living with Parkinson’s.

What the chancellor’s 2023 autumn statement means for people with Parkinson’s

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The chancellor delivered his autumn statement setting out the government’s economic plans ahead of the next general election.