Caption Holyrood, Scottish Parliament Scottish government to take forward our research participation proposals Date 6 September 2024
Parkinson's UK invests in potential new drug targeting brain inflammation Date 25 April 2024 We're providing £2.1million through our Virtual Biotech programme to develop a potential new drug which holds promise for protecting brain cells in Parkinson's.
Celebrating World Table Tennis Day Date 23 April 2024 Tuesday 23 April is World Table Tennis Day, a celebration of all things table tennis. We spoke to members of the Parkinson's community about their experiences of playing table tennis and how it helps them to manage their symptoms.
Trial of ondansetron as a treatment for hallucinations in Parkinson's: an update Date 22 April 2024 The TOP HAT trial is closing early and we have an important update on next steps.
Awarding nearly £600,000 to support the next leaders in Parkinson's research Date 11 April 2024 Parkinson’s UK has funded two future leaders in Parkinson’s research who are pushing forward our understanding of the early stages and causes of Parkinson’s.
Gut bacteria transplant may improve Parkinson’s movement symptoms Date 8 April 2024 Early research shows transplanting gut bacteria from healthy individuals to people with Parkinson’s, called a faecal microbiota transplant, is safe and may ease motor symptoms.
Parkinson's community invited to get active with new hybrid workouts Date 5 April 2024 Reach Your Peak is working with Parkinson's UK to deliver new hybrid workouts for people with Parkinson's.
Results from a phase 2 trial of lixisenatide have been published Date 4 April 2024 Lixisenatide, a diabetes drug being investigated for Parkinson’s, shows potential to slow the progression of movement symptoms.
New research study shows impact of delirium for people with Parkinson’s in hospital Date 21 March 2024 New research study shows impact of delirium for people with Parkinson’s in hospital
Skin biopsy as a potential method towards a test for Parkinson’s Date 21 March 2024 The simple skin test was able to detect a troublesome protein associated with Parkinson's and other similar conditions.
Parkinson’s UK funds nearly £450,000 for research exploring new ways to manage Parkinson’s symptoms Date 19 March 2024 Our latest round of grants fund projects which aim to improve everyday life for people living with Parkinson’s, without the need for extra medications.