Professional news 2019

Peninsula and South West Excellence Network joint meeting - a day of networking, learning and informative discussions

The Peninsula and South West Excellence Network joint meeting, 5 November 2019, brought together healthcare professionals and people affected by Parkinson’s from across the region to network, learn and discuss improving support for people affected by Parkinson’s.

Blog: Getting off to a great start - the inaugural Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Pharmacy Network Conference 10 October, 2019

Viv Horton, Advanced Clinical Pharmacist and member of the PDSPN shares an overview and highlights of the Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Pharmacy Network (PDSPN) inaugural conference on 10 October 2019 in Birmingham.

New We Are Undefeatable campaign encourages people with long-term health conditions to be active

Parkinson’s UK has partnered with 14 other leading health charities and Sport England to launch the We Are Undefeatable campaign - encouraging people with long-term health conditions to be active.

Excellence Network Awards 2019: winning services

Find out more about what the winning and highly commended services at the 2019 Excellence Network Awards do, and what made them worthy of their accolades.

Blog: UK Deep Brain Stimulation Network Meeting January 2019

The UK Deep Brain Stimulation Network held its biannual meeting on 17 January 2019 in Oxford. 

Blog: harnessing new technology to overcome the frustration of freezing

Lois Rosenthal describes how her fascination with rhythmic cues for freezing of gait led to research testing an innovative sensory electrical stimulation device, and reflects on her experience as a first-time researcher.