Research Champions: let's raise awareness of research
Activities and information to help Research Champions get more people involved in research.
Listen to the latest NOSPRIG podcast
Pain is the subject of this episode, something that can affect people with Parkinson's in a huge variety of different ways. Dr Jenni Naisby, Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at Northumbria University has been collecting personal experiences of pain to develop better ways of managing it in Parkinson's.
Share a research opportunity
Recognising emotion through body language
A masters student at Durham University is investigating whether people with Parkinson’s or Progressive Supranuclear Palsy find it difficult to read and recognise emotion based on bodily movements.
Print and share our Research Roundup
This month, we share news of a project to help us find better treatments, faster. Plus the latest research news, events and opportunities to get involved.
Download and share the full Research Round Up below or a shorter version.
There are instructions for claiming printing expenses from the Research Support Network below.
You can claim printing expenses from the Research Support Network.
Complete a volunteer expenses form with Liz Nash as your named staff contact and attach or scan and insert all receipts to the form. Then email or post the form to [email protected].
You can download our PDF about volunteer expenses for more information.
This leaflet is designed as an introduction to Parkinson's research. You can order 20 leaflets at a time for free.
Great for introducing your neighbours, local GP surgery, Parkinson's support group or patients to research.
Catch up with our webinar on hallucinations and delusions from 14 May 2025. You can hear more about what hallucinations and delusions are, tips to help you manage them and how to get involved with 2 of our funded research trials, TOP HAT and CAN-PDP.
More ways to get involved with research
The research reading group was put together to help people understand scientific papers published on Parkinson's.
Parkinson's researcher Dr. Lucy Annett at the University of Hertfordshire hosts the group. The group meets quarterly online via Zoom.
Become a Parkinson's UK member so you can receive our research magazine, Progress, delivered by post.
You can also download the latest edition of Progress to share by email.
RIGs are made up of people with Parkinson's and their loved ones, students, researchers and healthcare professionals. They meet frequently, online and in person, to share the latest research and what's happening locally.
Find useful resources to help you in your role including a template presentation, an FAQ information sheet and easy actions you can take.