Developing an online programme to support swallowing problems in Parkinson’s

Researchers have co-designed a programme to support people with Parkinson’s who experience swallowing difficulties. The programme was developed in partnership with Beautiful Voice, a therapy technology company. Feedback from this study will support future development plans for the programme. 

Who

15 people with Parkinson’s who

Experience problems with swallowing 

Have received Speech and Language Therapy 

And have access to a device which connects to the internet

What

• A 1 hour online screening call with the researcher about your swallowing difficulties

• Using the digital programme to complete a range of daily lip, tongue and swallowing exercises for 2 weeks. This should take 10 to 20 minutes each day. 

• A 1 hour online call with the researcher to share your feedback on using the platform 

Interested in taking part?

For more information, please read the participant information sheet. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie McRae by email [email protected]

The deadline for taking part in this research is 31 October 2025

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Funded by

Innovate UK Smart grant

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