We're looking for 6 new trustees in 2025 Date 16 April 2025 Help shape the future of Parkinson's UK so that we can provide the best possible support to our community.
Progress towards stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s Date 15 April 2025 Two separate research studies have both shown promising early results for a treatment that aims to replace brain cells that are lost in Parkinson’s.
New podcast launches to help more people with Parkinson's get active Date 7 April 2025 People living with Parkinson's are being given more opportunities to get active with the launch of a new physical activity podcast from Parkinson's UK.
Have your say: New survey to help shape the UK government’s plans for improving the NHS in England Date 4 April 2025 The UK government is expected to announce a 10-Year Health Plan for the NHS in England later this year. Here's how you can help decide on priorities for change.
Exploring new drugs to boost energy in brain cells Date 3 April 2025 We’ve awarded Pretzel Therapeutics £200,000 to investigate a new drug which could prevent cells from dying in Parkinson’s.
Over £435,000 awarded to new research exploring ways to manage Parkinson’s symptoms Date 2 April 2025 In our latest round of grants we’ve awarded funding for new projects that aim to improve symptoms of Parkinson’s without the need for extra medication.
Caption Campaigners in Parliament holding a photo board that says fix PIP for Parkinson's We're launching our campaign against benefit cuts Date 2 April 2025 We respond to the government announcements by launching our campaign against benefit cuts.
Phase 3 trial of ambroxol is underway Date 1 April 2025 The first participant has received either ambroxol or the placebo in the ASPro-PD trial. This marks the start of 330 people with Parkinson’s taking a component of an already approved drug over 2 years to see if it is beneficial.
Parkinson's medication: supply update Date 1 April 2025 Here are the latest medication supply issues we are aware of.
Caption A person taking money out of their wallet What the latest disability support reforms mean for people with Parkinson's Date 19 March 2025 The UK government has announced its plans to make Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the Universal Credit health element harder to access in England and Wales.
