Nanobodies that target LRRK2 could have potential for Parkinson's Date 7 March 2022 Treatments targeting a protein called LRRK2 are currently being tested in clinical trials for Parkinson's. Researchers hope they may have the ability to slow the progression of the condition which is something no current treatment can do.
Caption Man with Parkinson's talking to a health professional New early signs of Parkinson's uncovered in most diverse UK study to date Date 7 March 2022 Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have reported results from the first UK study of the early signs of Parkinson's in a highly diverse population.
Vitamin B3 supplement shows early promise for Parkinson's Date 7 March 2022 Researchers in Norway have published results from an early stage clinical study looking at the potential of a dietary supplement for people with Parkinson's.
The Health and Care Bill: an opportunity to future-proof the care that people with Parkinson’s receive Date 3 March 2022 An update on the work we're doing to try and influence better workforce planning in the Health and Care Bill.
Campaigning to improve the quality of NHS continuing healthcare Date 21 February 2022 We have been coordinating activity on behalf of the Continuing Healthcare Alliance to try and influence the Health and Care Bill. This activity aims to improve the quality of continuing healthcare from assessment to delivery across England.
Glasgow woman shaving her head to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK Date 17 February 2022 Angela Boag from Glasgow has raised over £2000 so far through donations on her JustGiving page
Caption A person holding a handful of berries Positive effect of a flavonoid-rich diet seen in people with Parkinson's Date 15 February 2022 Researchers, including scientists from Queen's University Belfast, have discovered that people with Parkinson's who eat more flavonoids may have a longer life expectancy.
Parkinson’s ambassador David Jensen returns to Jazz FM Date 14 February 2022 The broadcasting legend is returning for a second 6-part series.
Caption Walk for Parkinson's eventers Thank you for funding the future of information and support Date 19 January 2022 Thanks to our amazing supporters we’ve raised over £1.2m for Parkinson’s Connect. We couldn’t have done this without the incredibly generous support of the Frank Brake Charitable Trust. Together, we’re transforming Parkinson’s.
Exercise improves symptoms by changing the way the brain works Date 18 January 2022 Researchers in the Netherlands discover that regular exercise may improve Parkinson’s symptoms by creating connections between areas of the brain affected by the condition.
