Research Champions: let's raise awareness of research
Activities and information to help Research Champions get more people involved in research.
Getting involved in research: why and how?
To mark World Parkinson's Day, the latest North of Scotland Parkinson’s Research Interest Group’s podcast episode highlights the important role that people with Parkinson’s play in the search for new treatments.
Joined by guests Claire Bale and Sue Whipps, listen as they discuss how and why people can get involved in research.
Better Conversations: developing a speech and language therapy tool
Hear from Philippa, Chris and Katie who, over the past 3 years, have been working together to develop a speech and language approach for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.
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.
We'll give the group an overview of the latest research and how the Parkinson's community can get involved through our Research Support Network.
Print and share our Research Roundup
This month, we share news that the phase 3 trial of the repurposed drug, ambroxol, is underway. Plus the latest research news, events and opportunities to get involved.
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.
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 reading groups. The group meets quarterly online via Zoom at a time to suit members.
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.
Other ways to raise awareness of research in your community
- Encourage your community to join the Research Support Network to get connected with the latest research news, events and opportunities by email.
- Find research that is looking for people to take part in your local area on the Take Part Hub.
- Share the latest updates about Parkinson's research from our research blog, or research news on our website.
- Share Parkinson's UK research YouTube videos on your social media.
- Invite your community to our online and in-person research events.
- Read more about the research projects Parkinson's UK is currently funding in our latest Active Research Grants update.
- Let people know about the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank, which collects precious tissue from people with and without Parkinson's who have decided to leave their brains to Parkinson's research.
- Present to your local support group about research and how to take part. You can find template presentations here. Need some guidance on presenting to a group? Contact Alice at [email protected]
Stuck on what to do next or need more support?
Get in touch with Alice Keogh Research Participation and Engagement Officer at Parkinson's UK.
Email [email protected] or call 020 7963 3610.