Our trial of ondansetron as a treatment for hallucinations in Parkinson's is restarting Date 22 November 2024
Next ‘share the love’ with second exclusive collection in support of Parkinson’s UK Date 30 September 2021 Next has released a new exclusive range in collaboration with internationally-renowned artist Alex Echo, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in early 2020.
David 'Kid' Jensen and Jools Holland set to host concert for Parkinson's UK Date 29 September 2021 Broadcasting legend David 'Kid' Jensen is putting on an evening of music and memories on 11 October, with all profits going to Parkinson's UK.
Today we’re launching a marketing campaign to get Parkinson’s understood Date 6 September 2021 Not enough people understand what it’s like to live with Parkinson’s. Together, we can change that.
ADHD drug shows promise for improving cognition in Parkinson’s Date 17 August 2021 Results show that atomoxetine, a drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), could improve thinking and impulsiveness in Parkinson’s.
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.
