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#Parkinsons
is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.
But your donations allow us to fund the research needed for new treatments and a cure.
Here's a special message from
@Harry_Styles
, recorded for our
#FestiveNightIn
, raising money for our vital research.
Could a drug designed to tackle pain be used to treat dyskinesia in Parkinson’s?
Click to read the full story 👉
You can take part. You can help fund the next treatment. Together, we can find a cure.
#TIMEforCAN
#ParkinsonsResearch
#COVID19
has put charity-funded
#ResearchAtRisk
.
We need your help calling on
@BorisJohnson
to help protect it.
Click this link 👉 and fill in your email address to send a ready-drafted email to the Prime Minister today.
Via
@MailOnline
: The £1 million TOP HAT trial, which will run at more than 20 NHS Parkinson's clinics across the UK, is being funded by
@ParkinsonsUK
drug development arm – the
#Parkinsons
Virtual Biotech
#ParkinsonsResearch
🔬
Excited to see it launch!
We’re proud to be part of
@charityagsthate
with 40 other charities to help raise awareness about the effects of online hate.
If you’d like to get involved, check out the clip below and share your story using
#ShareYourStory
.
#Parkinsons
affects people of all ethnicities but we know that people from minority ethnic backgrounds are underrepresented in research.
To deliver better treatments and care for everyone, we urgently need this to change.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 👉🏻👉🏽👉🏿
Our major new TOP HAT trial, which will run at more than 20 NHS
#Parkinsons
clinics across the UK, is being funded by our drug development arm – the Parkinson's Virtual Biotech.
Read the full story 👉
Thank you.
Last year, life as we know it came to a standstill. But
#Parkinsons
doesn’t stop. And neither did you.
Despite all the things we couldn’t do, you showed us what we can do, together.
𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 #𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐰𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚.
Together we can influence changes to health and care services.
Fill out our survey:
In a study part-funded by Parkinson's UK, scientists
@OfficialUoM
have moved closer to developing a 'game-changing' test to diagnose
#Parkinsons
, based on compounds found on the surface of the skin.
#Research
Read more here 👉
We want to get
#Parkinsons
understood and included in everyday conversations.
This survey lets you tell us how Parkinson’s affects your life, so we can use your experiences to highlight its true challenges in the media.
Click to fill out the survey👉
𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 #𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀?
We take a look at the story so far and the next steps for this research.
𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 👉
#ParkinsonsResearch
We take a look at the importance of developing treatments that meet the needs of the whole
#Parkinsons
community, and why we need to do more to understand ethnicity and Parkinson’s.
What we know so far 👉
New
@ParkinsonsUK
research aims to harness the brain’s self-cleaning system to wash away toxic proteins and stop the condition in its tracks.
Click to read more on the study and invest in a pioneering project 👉
Do you want to help validate a research tool to improve the way long term health conditions are monitored?
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝗯 👉🏼
#ParkinsonsResearch
#ResearchOpportunity
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Help shape the content on our digital channels.
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Designed by Genna, a Next employee living with
#YoungOnsetParkinson
’s, 100% of the profits from the range will go towards supporting those who are diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's and to help transform our support services.
📣 We're working with
@4dpharmaplc
to set up a Patient Advisory Board to ensure that their clinical programme is shaped directly by people affected by
#Parkinsons
as they work to develop a new treatment.
𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 👉🏿
Our volunteers do amazing things. From helping at our events to supporting our research, they're improving the lives of everyone affected by
#Parkinsons
.
This is the story of how the Parkinson's community came together for
#WorldParkinsonsDay
2021 👉🏿
100% of the profits from the range will go towards helping us transform our support services, enabling us to be there for people from day one of their diagnosis, no matter their age.
You can join us now: 👕👜👉
#WorldParkinsonsDay
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁 🎉
But for people with
#Parkinsons
, it's important to make sure you are up to date with the latest coronavirus guidelines.
Click to read the latest 👉🏽
Chronic pain can stop people from doing everyday things.
We’re funding groundbreaking research led by Dr
@bannister_lab
to better understand pain in Parkinson’s.
Read about how it affects study participant
@AddisonClare
, in this piece by
@DannyBuckland
@DailyMirror
If you have been recently diagnosed, or need any information or support you can visit our website or contact our free helpline. We're open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri and 10am-2pm on Saturdays:
☎️ 0808 800 0303
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@parkinsons
.org.uk
💻
#WorldParkinsonsDay
Major pharmaceutical company Biogen is investing $1billion to take LRRK2 inhibitors into large scale clinical trials in 2021.
This is made possible by genetic and biochemical research funded by charities like
@ParkinsonsUK
.
👉
#ParkinsonsResearch
If your loved one has recently been told they have Parkinson’s, you may be feeling unsure about how to approach the diagnosis.
Click to read some insights from others who have been in the same situation 👉🏾
Anxiety and depression are two common symptoms that affect people with
#Parkinsons
.
As it's
#BlueMonday
we want to ensure that we are all looking after our mental health.
Click for some top tips 👉🏾
Finding a cure never looked so good. 💙
Join us for a special evening of fashion and entertainment hosted by Vernon Kay and music from DJ Colin Francis.
Click here for tickets 👉🏿
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀?
There have been some great online events happening across the UK - from exercise to anxiety.
Browse the talks 👉🏿
We take a look at what research is going on to understand dementia in Parkinson's and the progress being made towards better treatments.
Read the blog 👉🏽
#ParkinsonsResearch
#ParkinsonsNews
Help us find better ways of treating pain in
#Parkinsons
🔬
@bannister_lab
are hoping to take the first step towards developing personal pain profiles for people with Parkinson’s.
You can support this vital research by donating today 👉🏻
Parkinson’s UK is offering grants to pioneering scientists & small biotech companies to develop drugs for the treatment of
#Parkinsons
.
This funding scheme will help bridge data gaps & accelerate the transition into drug development.
Find out more 👉🏼
Parkinson's is more than ‘the shakes’.
Not enough people know what it’s like to live with
#Parkinsons
. And we want to bring the reality of Parkinson's to life to those unaffected by the condition.
Fill out our survey & help shape the stories we tell 👉🏾
We’re proud to be part of
#WeAreUndefeatable
💪
Together we’re helping to inspire the many people living with a long term health condition to know that a little goes a long way, especially when it comes to being active.
Click to learn more 👉
John Richardson's portrait of his friend Derek, who has Parkinson's, was shortlisted for the BP Portrait Award 2020.
John shares why he was inspired to paint his friend and what he hopes the image captures.
Read the story 👉🏽
#ParkinsonsArt
#Parkinsons
The Health & Care Bill is passing through the Lords Committee stage.
We've been working to support amendments on specialised commissioning (Deep Brain Stimulation & Duodopa), workforce, continuing healthcare & patient voice.
Read our briefing 👉🏾
Researchers are on the hunt for a test that might detect Parkinson's in the very earliest stages of the condition.
But the question remains, in a condition that can go largely undetected, can we act early and would we really want to?
Read more 👉🏾
Great debate in parliament today, highlighting the urgent need for government action to review the outdated prescription charge exemption list -
We'll continue to press the government for a review of the list, so it includes people with
#Parkinsons
.
Half of unpaid carers of people with Parkinson’s-related dementia are providing over 70 hours of direct care a week, yet only 15% have accessed respite care.
Our report highlights the many challenges they face 👉🏿
#NobodyReallyKnowsUs
#CarersRightsDay
People with Parkinson’s power everything we do.
When you power through Walk for Parkinson’s, you’re funding our vital work and research. You’ll unite with others to change the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s.
Take strides to find a cure 👉
Announcement 🔊
We're investing up to £3m in research to reduce inflammation in the brain.
This holds exciting potential to pave the way for new drugs that could slow the progression of Parkinson’s.
Find out more 👉🏾
If you live with or care for someone with
#Parkinsons
, it's important to book your free flu or COVID-19 vaccine today for maximum protection this festive season.
Find out how to book 👉
#BoostDay
We’re asking MPs to support our letter to the Secretary of State for Health & Social Care. It's crucial that the recently announced £500m for training in social care includes training on Parkinson's and Parkinson's-related dementia. Read our full report:
Our free online event - Par-Con - starts tomorrow! It focuses on improving lives through research.
@DaveClarkTV
shares why you should register to join us live from the 19 October at 10 am.
Click to find out more 👉🏾
Thank you so much to the wonderful
@grahnort
for sharing this personal message about why the charity is so close to his heart.
Your gift to Parkinson's UK could be doubled this week via
@BigGive
#ChristmasChallenge21
.
Click to donate 👉🏿
Today we mourn the loss of a legend of the stage and screen. With an extensive career that brought joy to so many people, and as an inspirational member of the Parkinson’s community, Sir Ian will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
Latest research has found a way to convert cells inside the brain into dopamine-producing cells.
This could open the door to an exciting new treatment approach, which may be able to reverse
#Parkinsons
in people in future.
Click to read more 👉
A trial of a new miniaturised deep brain stimulation (DBS) device, being carried out at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, aims to make improvements to existing surgery.
Click to read the full story 👉🏽
#ParkinsonsResearch
#ResearchNews
What is Parkinson’s Connect? It’s the trusted, expert information and advice we’ve been providing for over 50 years, in one place.
If you work with Parkinson’s patients, you can help connect them with relevant and accessible resources.
Find out more 👉🏾
Just over a month to go until
#BigComedyShakeUp22
!
We're delighted
@kaplinskyn
is returning as host alongside Dougray Scott.
Don't miss out on what will be an incredible evening, raising money for vital research.
Find out more 👉
Research Opportunity 🔬
Are you interested in finding out how Parkinson's UK has ignited collaborations with the Parkinson's community to accelerate research around the world?
Find out more about our free lecture 👉🏿
Changes announced today by the UK Government do not affect the latest guidance for those living with
#Parkinsons
in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
We will need time to digest what the announcements will mean for people in England and will provide an update promptly.
Are you looking for an adjustable bed, walk in bath or stairlift to make things easier in the home?
Our new catalogue is full of everyday living aids designed to make life that little bit easier for people with
#Parkinsons
.
Download the catalogue 👉🏽
The Government's 10-year Plan for Dementia must urgently address the unmet needs of people with Parkinson's-related dementia.
Click to read the full story 👉🏼
#DementiaActionWeek
#DAW2022
It can be difficult to access face to face appointments, and the pandemic has made this worse.
We’re funding the development of NMS Assist, an app to help connect people with their healthcare team and treat non-motor symptoms.
Learn more 👉🏿
This time next week, we'll be marking
#WorldParkinsonsDay
in Parliament with a drop-in for MPs & peers to hear directly from our community.
Can you help make sure your MP joins us?
Find out more here 👉🏿
A huge thank you to
@outdoor_smart
and the other digital billboard companies who generously donated free space on over 1,000 sites across the country.
This has allowed us to display poems for
#WorldParkinsonsDay
and helping us to further raise awareness of the condition. 💙
Do you help support or care for a partner, friend or family member with
#Parkinsons
?
We’re here for you too! 💙
Click to download our handy carers guide 👉
#CarersWeek
#CarersWeek2020
Not enough people understand what it’s like to live with Parkinson’s - so we've started the conversation in Westminster. 💙
Together with members of the Parkinson's community, we met MPs & Lords to share what it's like to live with Parkinson's & to mark
#WorldParkinsonsDay
“I really recommend this year’s Try-athlon event. They should go, have fun, and be around people who have the condition."
Last year Keith attended the
@SportParkinsons
Try-athlon event in Worcester which changed everything for him.
Find out more 👉🏾
Our 2022 UK Parkinson’s Audit is now open! 📣
We are gathering data from healthcare services across the UK that see people with Parkinson's to identify where improvements can be made.
Find out how your specialist can take part 👉🏽
This year as part of our
#WorldParkinsonsDay
plans we're spreading awareness through the medium of poetry.
Through limericks, and clever rhymes we can raise awareness of Parkinson’s and today we're sharing a piece every hour.
Find out more 👉
#Parkinsons
is the fastest growing neurological condition, & having the right health & care professionals in post & in training is crucial to supporting the Parkinson's community.
We've joined over 100 organisations calling for stronger workforce planning 👇
#StrengthInNumbers
We’re 1 of over 100 health & care organisations to have signed a letter to
@BorisJohnson
urging him to accept an amendment to the
#HealthAndCareBill
that will guarantee independent assessments of how many health & social care staff we need now & in future:
He's conquered the world and now Sir Ranulph Fiennes is not letting his Parkinson's hold him back.
Read more about his life and approach to the future here 👇
At 78, after traversing the globe and scaling Everest,Sir Ranulph Fiennes faces his greatest challenge yet: Parkinson’s and old age.
🗣"The mind wants to do things but then suddenly finds that the body is falling to bits"
New addition to the fabulous
@EleanorBowmer
'Let Love Shine' range from
@nextofficial
! Step out in style and make a difference with the new doormat, available online from today.
Shop the full range here, 100% of profits go to Parkinson's UK 👉🏾
An important research partnership involving Parkinson’s UK, pharmaceutical company
@ucb_news
and
@ParkinsonDotOrg
publish their first results in a study designed alongside people living with Parkinson’s.
Read more 👉🏻
#ParkinsonsResearch
We're delighted to showcase poetry from all members of the Parkinson's community.
Keep checking throughout the day on the growing list of poems and limericks on our Poems for Parkinson's page 👉
Hi
@Ladbrokes
we were shocked and disappointed by your tweet about
@DaveClarkTV
. This type of message adds to the stigma people with Parkinson's face everyday. Let's work together to help raise awareness and make a difference
Festive Night In is back on Tuesday 13 December and we are joined by
@lilahparsons
and
@JaneHillNews
as our hosts.
We're excited for the festive entertainment we have lined up and also have a special guest to announce... watch this space.
👉🏿