Research Champions: let's raise awareness of research
Activities and information to help Research Champions get more people involved in research.
Progress through Research: An evening with Parkinson's UK - watch the recording!
Our annual Research Event took place in September and highlighted the diverse, high-impact research portfolio we support.
From uncovering the causes of Parkinson's to fast-tracking clinical trials, our funding supports every stage of the research journey.
Listen to Talking Parkinson's Research: From Lab to Real Life
Many people with Parkinson's have trouble sleeping and have identified sleep as an important research priority. In their latest podcast episode, Helga and Julie are joined by Parkinson's UK-funded researcher Dr Ian Harrison to discuss his research into sleep and the role it might play in the development of Parkinson's.
You can also read about Ian's research, as well as the latest research into sleep and Parkinson's, in our recent blog.
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.
We urgently need volunteers to raise awareness for TOP HAT, a clinical trial researching a much-needed new treatment for Parkinson's hallucinations.
Can you share posters or flyers with local Parkinson's groups, Age UK centres, or community hubs in one of our priority areas?
Priority areas:
Salford, Bury, Leeds, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Shrewsbury, Tooting, Central London, Romford, Luton, Bury St Edmund, Christchurch, Plymouth, Southampton, Reading, Belfast, Edinburgh, Airdrie.
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.