Blood test could improve the accuracy of Parkinson’s diagnosis and monitoring Date 12 December 2023 A new blood test for a toxic protein may help detect Parkinson’s long before symptoms show.
Caption A woman working at her computer The government’s Back to Work Plan for late 2024 and beyond Date 30 November 2023 The UK government have introduced their new Back to Work Plan, which will start rolling out in late 2024.
More research shows potential benefits of vitamin B3 for Parkinson’s Date 30 November 2023 Researchers add to existing evidence that vitamin B3 may help slow down the progression of Parkinson's.
Parkinson's UK funding helps people with Parkinson's get into snooker Date 29 November 2023 Parkinson's UK is supporting the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) to get more people living with Parkinson's to get involved in snooker and billiards.
How the latest benefit changes will impact people living with Parkinson’s Date 24 November 2023 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed its plans to change some benefits from 2025. This is what it could mean for people living with Parkinson’s.
What the chancellor’s 2023 autumn statement means for people with Parkinson’s Date 23 November 2023 The chancellor delivered his autumn statement setting out the government’s economic plans ahead of the next general election.
Promising early results from Parkinson’s vaccine study Date 15 November 2023 A study in people with Parkinson’s has found that a vaccine can help slow down clumping of a protein known to be linked to the condition.
Caption Campaigners hand in an open letter to the Department of Health and Social Care calling for training for health professionals in Parkinson's-related dementia Parkinson’s UK calls for improved training on Parkinson’s-related dementia for health professionals Date 13 November 2023 We recently handed in an open letter, signed by charities and nearly 1,000 campaigners, calling on the UK government to fund training in Parkinson’s-related dementia for health professionals in England.
Successful spinal stimulation implant offers new hope Date 7 November 2023 A new way to stimulate nerve cells in the spinal cord has helped improve balance and walking in one individual with Parkinson’s.
How to lift your mood this Stress Awareness Week Date 3 November 2023 Stress Awareness Week takes place in the first week of November and this year, we're profiling some of the activities you can do to improve your mindfulness, reduce stress levels and feel good inside and out.
