Caption Campaigners and Parkinson's UK staff outside Parliament Local campaigns update 2024 Date 16 December 2024
Welfare is unfair, says new report Date 16 July 2019 A new report from the Disability Benefits Consortium shows how changes to the benefits system have had a devastating impact on disabled people.
New research shows how much prescription charges for people with Parkinson's cost the NHS Date 23 May 2018 New research shows that scrapping prescription charges for Parkinson's and inflammatory bowel disease could save the NHS money.
Recall of neurology patients in Northern Ireland Date 2 May 2018 Key information about the recent recall of neurology patients in Northern Ireland.
Caption Gary (who has Parkinson's), Ernest and Amy Berry at the 2017 Parkinson's UK Parliamentary reception Keeping Parkinson's on the political agenda Date 14 December 2017 A round-up of our activities with politicians to keep Parkinson's on their agenda.
Caption Man with Parkinson's talking to a health professional Atos changes name to 'Independent Assessment Services' Date 2 August 2017 Atos Healthcare, one of the 2 companies that assesses people for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), has changed its name to 'Independent Assessment Services' (IAS).
What's the cost of living with Parkinson's? Date 20 July 2017 Research released shows that a household in which a person has Parkinson's loses on average £16,582 per year due to higher health costs and reduced income.
Small step forward for Motability Date 3 May 2017 The government has announced improvements to stop people with Parkinson's losing their Motability cars while they appeal decisions - but they’re far from enough.
Caption Man with Parkinson's talking to a health professional Attendance allowance victory Date 19 January 2017 The Government won't continue its proposals to make local councils pay for Attendance Allowance, a benefit that supports 36,000 people with Parkinson's.
