In 2023 Parkinson’s UK campaigners and staff took action on the cost of living crisis, increasing the health and care workforce, and improving the benefits system and time critical medication administration in hospitals
Fiona is the Clinical Lead for Therapy for the Parkinson’s Excellence Network and set up an award winning service in Derbyshire. She has received an MBE which recognises her impact on the Parkinson’s community.
Studies will investigate the role of inflammation in the brain in Parkinson’s and test whether a new approach to reduce brain inflammation could potentially treat the condition.
Our campaign to address medication delays in hospitals gained momentum with media coverage, a parliamentary event, and a meeting with the NHS England medical director.
Information on new Department of Health and Social Care guidance on Previously Unassessed Periods of Care for continuing healthcare, and advice on what you should do if you have a claim.
From marching in London Pride to running marathons. From donating to research to donating your time. You continued to blow us away with your incredible dedication to changing the lives of the Parkinson’s community.
Earlier this year we launched a campaign to highlight the importance of taking part in Parkinson’s research. Thanks to your support we’ve seen an encouraging boost in recruitment to vital clinical studies.
A new blood test for a toxic protein may help detect Parkinson’s long before symptoms show.
The UK government have introduced their new Back to Work Plan, which will start rolling out in late 2024.
Researchers add to existing evidence that vitamin B3 may help slow down the progression of Parkinson's.
Parkinson's UK is supporting the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) to get more people living with Parkinson's to get involved in snooker and billiards.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed its plans to change some benefits from 2025. This is what it could mean for people living with Parkinson’s.
The chancellor delivered his autumn statement setting out the government’s economic plans ahead of the next general election.
A study in people with Parkinson’s has found that a vaccine can help slow down clumping of a protein known to be linked to the condition.
We recently handed in an open letter, signed by charities and nearly 1,000 campaigners, calling on the UK government to fund training in Parkinson’s-related dementia for health professionals in England.
A new way to stimulate nerve cells in the spinal cord has helped improve balance and walking in one individual with Parkinson’s.
30 October to 6 November is Ask Your Pharmacist Week. Managing your medication is an important part of staying well when living with the condition so, we caught up with 3 pharmacists to answer your questions.
Sharing how the proposed UK government changes to the Work Capability Assessment will impact people with Parkinson's.