Research Champions: let's raise awareness of research
Activities and information to help Research Champions get more people involved in research.
Research Event: 'From Brain to Breakthrough'
The Parkinson's UK West of Scotland Research Interest Group hosts the team from the Parkinson’s UK Brain Bank
The Brain Bank team will share how the bank functions, explaining the donation process, collaboration with other research projects, and the type of research they support.
When: Thursday 18 September 2025 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: A presentation with time to ask your questions
Listen and share: 2 Parkies in a Pod
In the latest episode, Kuhan shares the journey through his life-changing deep brain stimulation (DBS) operation.
Print and share our Research Round up
This month, we share how you can attend Par-Con 2025, our free, 2-day event for the Parkinson's community. Plus, get involved with a research project about access to mental health support.
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.
In our recorded webinar, you can hear more about what hallucinations and delusions are and tips to help you manage them.
Professor Suzanne Reeves also shares how you can get involved with our funded research trial on these symptoms, called TOP HAT.
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.