What we achieved in 2020, together Date 15 Rhagfyr 2020 Parkinson's didn't stop for coronavirus, and neither did we. Here are the three things we’re most proud of this year, and how you can get involved in 2021.
Volunteer Awards 2020: congratulations to our award winners! Date 8 Rhagfyr 2020 Our 2020 volunteer award winners have been announced
Parkinson's medication fails to control symptoms for nearly 75% of people Date 2 Rhagfyr 2020 Our recent survey has found that nearly three quarters (74%) of people on Parkinson's medication experience 'wearing off', when symptoms including pain, stiffness and tremors become worse between doses.
New trial to drive forward promising treatment for dyskinesia Date 22 Tachwedd 2020 Parkinson’s UK is joining forces with US charity The Michael J. Fox Foundation and biopharma company Neurolixis to fund a £1.5m clinical trial of an exciting new drug to combat dyskinesia in people with Parkinson’s.
Caption Steve smiling Steve Ford stepping down as CEO Date 12 Tachwedd 2020 After 15 years leading the charity, Steve Ford is saying a fond farewell to Parkinson's UK at the end of January 2021. He'll then start his search for a new challenge.
Taking the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on people with Parkinson's to parliament Date 4 Tachwedd 2020 Find out about a parliamentary committee we gave evidence to about the impact of coronavirus on people with Parkinson’s
Caption Husband and wife look out the window Could an anti-sickness drug treat hallucinations in Parkinson's? Date 25 Hydref 2020 We're funding a new research study into a possible treatment for hallucinations in Parkinson's.
Paul Mayhew-Archer reflects on his recent MBE Date 23 Hydref 2020 Parkinson's UK supporter Paul Mayhew-Archer reflects on his MBE in the honours list.
Research finds air pollution may speed up Parkinson's Date 19 Hydref 2020 Researchers in the US have uncovered a link between long-term exposure to pollution and deterioration in health conditions. This includes Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Oxford researchers find molecule that may slow or stop the progress of Parkinson's Date 29 Medi 2020 Parkinson's UK funded research suggests it may be possible to prevent the formation of protein clumps that cause problems in Parkinson's by using microscopic tweezers that pull apart the proteins. This could pave the way for a therapy that could slow or stop the progression of the condition.
