Compound found in fruit shows promise for Parkinson’s Date 29 July 2021 Researchers in the United States have shown that a compound found in fruit - farnesol - has the potential to play a protective role to dopamine-producing brain cells.
Changes to the health and social care system in England debated in Parliament Date 15 July 2021 A new bill that will change how health and care is planned and delivered in England was debated in parliament yesterday (14 July 2021)
Caroline Rassell joins Parkinson’s UK as our new Chief Executive Date 16 June 2021 Caroline Rassell has been appointed as our new Chief Executive. She brings 20 years of board experience in healthcare and government roles.
Caption Jeremy Paxman welcomes guests to the opening of Shepherds Bush Library. Photo: Leigh Quinnell 2009 (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) Jeremy Paxman reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis Date 21 May 2021 Broadcaster Jeremy Paxman has announced that he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and that his symptoms are currently mild.
Controlling protein production in brain cells could help treat Parkinson’s Date 19 May 2021 New research has been published that sheds an important light on how the production of a key protein in the brain is controlled This could pave the way for new treatments for a wide range of neurological conditions.
Caption The Duchess of Gloucester and Mike Tindall mark World Parkinson's Day The Duchess of Gloucester and Mike Tindall join forces in support of the Parkinson’s community Date 29 April 2021 Our Patron, The Duchess of Gloucester, and Cure Parkinson's Patron, Mike Tindall, joined a video call to talk about the need to find a cure for Parkinson's, a cause close to both their hearts.
Scotland lights up blue for World Parkinson's Day Date 12 April 2021 Over 30 Scottish landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle, showed their support by lighting up in the colours of Parkinson's UK
Our response to the report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Date 9 April 2021 It’s our mission to improve life for everybody affected by Parkinson’s. To stay true to this, we must proactively tackle barriers to accessing our support and NHS services, and barriers to participating in medical research.
Caption Genna Douglas photographed by Paul Meyler We’re partnering with Next to get Parkinson’s understood Date 29 March 2021 Genna, 39, has Parkinson’s. She’s designed an exclusive range of T-shirts and bags for Next. This new partnership will help more people understand Parkinson’s and raise vital funds to support others with the condition.
Luke and Blake re-release their 1967 single "Big Day" for Parkinson's UK Date 17 March 2021 "Big Day", written by David Capri in 1967 as part of the sixties duo Luke and Blake, has been re-released with the support of broadcasting legend David ‘Kid’ Jensen to raise vital funds for Parkinson’s UK.
