Controlling protein production in brain cells could help treat Parkinson’s Date 19 May 2021 New research has been published that sheds an important light on how the production of a key protein in the brain is controlled This could pave the way for new treatments for a wide range of neurological conditions.
Dundee and Fife Parkinson's dancers join UK-US collaboration thanks to Shaper/Caper Date 13 May 2021 The group performed for World Parkinson's Day as part of the Dance for Parkinson's initiative
Caption The Duchess of Gloucester and Mike Tindall mark World Parkinson's Day The Duchess of Gloucester and Mike Tindall join forces in support of the Parkinson’s community Date 29 April 2021 Our Patron, The Duchess of Gloucester, and Cure Parkinson's Patron, Mike Tindall, joined a video call to talk about the need to find a cure for Parkinson's, a cause close to both their hearts.
Mark Coxe releases poetry book ‘Reflections’ about life with Parkinson’s Date 22 April 2021 Mark, who has lived with Parkinson’s for almost 10 years, has released a poetry book about life with the condition. And he’s donating all proceeds to Parkinson's UK.
Advice for volunteers on restarting activities safely Date 20 April 2021 As restrictions start to lift across the UK, some volunteers are restarting activities, while others will keep things virtual for now.
Jennifer is walking 90 miles in memory of her gran Date 14 April 2021 Jennifer Dyer, 27, from Croftfoot, is walking 90 miles to fundraise for Parkinson's UK, in memory of her gran, Mary Kelly
Scotland lights up blue for World Parkinson's Day Date 12 April 2021 Over 30 Scottish landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle, showed their support by lighting up in the colours of Parkinson's UK
Our response to the report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Date 9 April 2021 It’s our mission to improve life for everybody affected by Parkinson’s. To stay true to this, we must proactively tackle barriers to accessing our support and NHS services, and barriers to participating in medical research.
Caption World Parkinson's Day hero banner with logo Why we’re calling on the United Nations to observe World Parkinson’s Day Date 31 March 2021 Together with PD Avengers, a global coalition of advocates, we’re asking the United Nations to observe World Parkinson’s Day.
Caption Genna Douglas photographed by Paul Meyler We’re partnering with Next to get Parkinson’s understood Date 29 March 2021 Genna, 39, has Parkinson’s. She’s designed an exclusive range of T-shirts and bags for Next. This new partnership will help more people understand Parkinson’s and raise vital funds to support others with the condition.
