Research Champions: let's raise awareness of research
Activities and information to help Research Champions get more people involved in research.
Listen and share: Growing brain cells in the lab
The North of Scotland Parkinson's Research Interest Group’s (NoSPRIG) latest podcast episode explores, how to study dopamine-producing cells deep within the brain with Dr Charmaine Lang
Watch: Introducing the Live Well with Parkinson’s Toolkit
This month, the Live Well with Parkinson’s team at University College London will host a webinar to launch their new self management toolkit.
Hosted by Prof. Anette Schrag and patient and public involvement contributor Jason Edwards. The session will share professional and lived experience perspectives on supporting care at home.
When? Tuesday 23 June, 10am to 10:45am
Where? Online via Microsoft Teams
Print and share our Research Round up
This month we share the latest research exploring the role of the environment in Parkinson’s, and highlight 5 new research projects we’re funding to find better treatments and ways to manage the condition.
Download and share the full Research Round up below or a shorter version.
There are instructions for claiming printing expenses from the Research Support Network below.
You can claim printing expenses from the Research Support Network.
Complete a volunteer expenses form with Liz Nash as your named staff contact and attach or scan and insert all receipts to the form. Then email or post the form to [email protected].
You can download our PDF about volunteer expenses for more information.
This leaflet is designed as an introduction to Parkinson's research. You can order 20 leaflets at a time for free.
Great for introducing your neighbours, local GP surgery, Parkinson's support group or patients to research.
The trial faces a serious challenge in meeting its recruitment goals. Please help us raise awareness of the study and the urgent need for participants with the Parkinson’s community, local groups/cafes, and local Age UK or carer organisations.
Help us boost recruitment at the following sites:
Salford, Leeds, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Shrewsbury, Tooting, Central London, Romford, Luton, Bury St Edmund, Plymouth, Southampton, Belfast, Edinburgh
More ways to get involved with research
The research reading group was put together to help people understand scientific papers published on Parkinson's.
Parkinson's researcher Dr. Lucy Annett at the University of Hertfordshire hosts the group. The group meets quarterly online via Zoom.
Become a Parkinson's UK member so you can receive our research magazine, Progress, delivered by post.
You can also download the latest edition of Progress to share by email.
RIGs are made up of people with Parkinson's and their loved ones, students, researchers and healthcare professionals. They meet frequently, online and in person, to share the latest research and what's happening locally.
Find useful resources to help you in your role including a template presentation, an FAQ information sheet and easy actions you can take.