What we achieved in 2020, together Date 15 December 2020 Parkinson's didn't stop for coronavirus, and neither did we. Here are the three things we’re most proud of this year, and how you can get involved in 2021.
Neuro charities urge the NHS to get rehab right Date 15 December 2020 Parkinson’s UK joins forces with other neurological charities to raise our concerns about the impact of the pandemic on accessing rehabilitation services, like physio, speech and language and occupational therapy for our community.
Levodopa-making tomatoes could provide an affordable medication for Parkinson's symptoms Date 11 December 2020 Scientists in the UK have developed a tomato plant that produces high levels of levodopa. This research may help more people access this important Parkinson's medication.
Congratulations to our volunteer award winners Date 8 December 2020 Our 2020 volunteer award winners have been announced
Parkinson's medication fails to control symptoms for nearly 75% of people Date 2 December 2020 Our recent survey has found that nearly three quarters (74%) of people on Parkinson's medication experience 'wearing off', when symptoms including pain, stiffness and tremors become worse between doses.
Spiroco XL 4mg update Date 30 November 2020 Update on availability of Ropinirole (Spiroco) 4mg XL - 28 tablets
Managing Parkinson's this winter Date 30 November 2020 Our advice on how to manage Parkinson's and deal with cold weather and seasonal illnesses this winter.
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.
