What does the 2023 spring budget mean for people with Parkinson’s? Date 15 March 2023 On 15 March, chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out the government’s economic plans. Here’s our summary of the measures announced and their potential impact on people with Parkinson’s and their carers.
Caption People with Parkinson's and a care partner at our round table meeting on growing the Parkinson's workforce Uniting people to discuss increasing the Parkinson’s workforce Date 9 March 2023 Parkinson’s UK brought health leaders, clinicians, people with Parkinson’s and care partners together to discuss key challenges and solutions facing the Parkinson’s healthcare workforce.
Co-beneldopa (including Madopar®) change to “special container” status Date 28 February 2023 From 1 February 2023 all Co-beneldopa products, including Madopar, will be provided in pack sizes of 100 only.
Wearable technologies that monitor Parkinson’s symptoms recommended for use by NHS in England Date 15 February 2023 NICE has conditionally recommended 5 remote monitoring devices for Parkinson’s for use in the NHS in England.
Parkinson’s UK urges support for more clinical research Date 1 February 2023 A Lord’s inquiry supported by Parkinson’s UK has recommended the UK government urgently prioritises funding and support for clinical research.
Preparing for industrial action in health and care services Date 12 January 2023 What people with Parkinson's need to know about planned industrial action that may affect health and care services.
More mental health staff, but no plan to listen to people with Parkinson's Date 11 January 2023 Our response to the UK government's latest announcement to create additional psychiatry training posts this year.
Caption An older man at home adjusting the temperature in his home We call on Chancellor for more support on energy bills Date 2 December 2022 To coincide with Fuel Poverty Awareness Day we have written to the Chancellor urging him to boost the Energy Bills Support Scheme for people with Parkinson’s.
Caption Campaigners Charlie, Garth, Clare and John handing in completed postcards from Parkinson's UK supporters to the Department of Health and Social Care Campaigners call for investment in training for social care staff, to improve care for people with Parkinson’s-related dementia Date 24 November 2022 Parkinson's UK campaigners handed in over 1,200 signed postcards to the Department of Health and Social Care, calling for investment in training on Parkinson’s-related dementia for social care staff.
What does this year’s Autumn Statement mean for people with Parkinson’s? Date 18 November 2022 An overview of what the chancellor's most recent announcements mean for people with Parkinson's and carers
