Our trial of ondansetron as a treatment for hallucinations in Parkinson's is restarting Date 22 Tachwedd 2024
Parkinson’s UK urges support for more clinical research Date 1 Chwefror 2023 A Lord’s inquiry supported by Parkinson’s UK has recommended the UK government urgently prioritises funding and support for clinical research.
Research into bacteria in the gut reveals how they potentially cause and affect progression of Parkinson’s Date 24 Ionawr 2023 Results from a large study show how changes in certain bacteria may play a part in the development and progression of Parkinson’s.
Parkinson's UK delivers grant funding for online physical activity provider Date 16 Ionawr 2023 Parkinson's UK is helping more people with Parkinson's to stay active with a new physical activity grant for online fitness sessions. Neuro Heroes will use the grant funding to subsidise classes and help more people on their physical activity journey.
Preparing for industrial action in health and care services Date 12 Ionawr 2023 What people with Parkinson's need to know about planned industrial action that may affect health and care services.
More mental health staff, but no plan to listen to people with Parkinson's Date 11 Ionawr 2023 Our response to the UK government's latest announcement to create additional psychiatry training posts this year.
Parkinson’s UK to co-fund a phase 3 stage clinical trial with Cure Parkinson’s Date 10 Ionawr 2023 Through the Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech, we’re investing £1.1m to co-fund a study looking at whether a cough medicine, ambroxol, has the potential to slow the progression of Parkinson’s.
Parkinson's UK awards new physical activity grant for non-contact boxing Date 16 Rhagfyr 2022 Parkinson's UK has awarded a new physical activity grant to Rock Steady Boxing. The grant will help train up to 10 new boxing coaches in high intensity, non-contact boxing for the Parkinson's community.
What we achieved in 2022, together Date 15 Rhagfyr 2022 From exciting research breakthroughs, to running marathons. We’re celebrating all of our community's fantastic achievements this year.
More research needed to investigate iron in Parkinson’s Date 12 Rhagfyr 2022 Results from a clinical trial looking at reducing iron levels in the brain have shown no benefit for unmedicated people with Parkinson’s.
Caption An older man at home adjusting the temperature in his home We call on Chancellor for more support on energy bills Date 2 Rhagfyr 2022 To coincide with Fuel Poverty Awareness Day we have written to the Chancellor urging him to boost the Energy Bills Support Scheme for people with Parkinson’s.
