Results from the phase 3 trial of exenatide shared with participants Date 15 October 2024 The results indicate that people in the study who received exenatide did not benefit compared to those who received placebo - suggesting that the drug does not slow down the progression of Parkinson’s.
Putting Parkinson's on the agenda: Highlights from the 2024 party conferences Date 8 October 2024 Parkinson's UK volunteers and staff have been sharing our community's priorities at party conferences with Ministers, MPs and delegates.
We spoke to the Scottish health secretary about the challenges people with Parkinson’s face Date 8 October 2024 We met with Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, to discuss some of the challenges people with Parkinson's experience with the healthcare system in Scotland.
Supporting people with Parkinson's in Scotland to play table tennis Date 8 October 2024 We're working with Table Tennis Scotland to make it possible for more people with Parkinson's to get and stay active through table tennis.
Campaign success as new NHS England programme launches to get medication delivered on time in hospital Date 27 September 2024 Following years of relentless campaigning by our community and charity, NHS England has committed to ensuring that time critical medication is delivered on time in hospitals as part of an exciting 3-year Medicines Safety Improvement Programme.
Pioneering Landmark project launches Date 23 September 2024 Parkinson’s UK led consortium is using big data to accelerate new treatment options, aiming to unlock a cure for Parkinson’s.
We're investing in the Beech Band, a wearable device that aims to manage Parkinson's symptoms Date 20 September 2024 The Beech Band, designed by Carl Beech, is a wearable device showing promising signs of being able to manage symptoms including speech issues, anxiety and gait.
Lord Darzi's report reveals urgent need to fix the NHS Date 18 September 2024 On 12 September, Lord Darzi released his report on the state of the NHS in England, based on his independent investigation. It highlights many challenges for people with Parkinson's.
Nominate your Parkinson's hero for a Community Award Date 17 September 2024 The Community Awards are back for a second year. Nominate your unsung hero from the Parkinson's community.
Caption Holyrood, Scottish Parliament Scottish government to take forward our research participation proposals Date 6 September 2024 Measures in the Scottish government’s programme will affect the Parkinson’s community in many ways. One important new law will enable more people with Parkinson’s to take part in vital research.
