Volunteer Eric unites with academics to improve Parkinson’s awareness in university education Date 27 July 2021
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.
Vision tests predict cognitive decline linked to Parkinson's Date 19 January 2021 Scientists in the UK have uncovered evidence that simple vision tests can predict who will develop Parkinson's dementia. And the evidence shows that a loss of wiring in the brain may be the cause.
New guidance for lab-based researchers on patient and public involvement Date 8 January 2021 We’ve partnered with Alzheimer’s Society and University College London Hospitals (UCLH) Biomedical Research Centre. Together, we’ve developed a new resource to help lab-based researchers with patient and public involvement (PPI).
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
