Raising awareness of Parkinson’s research!

Below you’ll find a link to activities that could help you to raise awareness of Parkinson’s research. 

👉 Find out how you can encourage more people affected by Parkinson’s to get involved with research👈

You can also download, print and share the Research Support Network newsletter attached to this email with anyone who might be interested. 

Get your printing costs reimbursed using this 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 lnash@parkinsons.org.uk.

Invite Parkinson’s UK-funded researchers to your local group meeting

Around 3 in 4 people with Parkinson’s will be affected by symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions at some point. Hallucinations can mean that the person sees, hears or feels things that aren’t there, or mistakes objects for other things. This can be very distressing for the person and their loved ones.

Parkinson’s UK are funding research teams across the UK to investigate whether CBD is an effective treatment for hallucinations and delusions. This study is called the CAN-PDP study.

There are trial sites in England (London, Bath, Sheffield, Sunderland, Chertsey, Bodmin and Derby), Wales (Newport, Llanelli, Pembrokeshire and Wrexham) and Scotland (Dundee). You can find out more about the study on our Take Part Hub.

Please contact the research team at canpdp.trialoffice@kcl.ac.uk or 07936545178 to organise a visit to your local group. 

Tuesday 23 April: Parkinson’s Research in Scotland, an event for World Parkinson’s Day

Join this free, hybrid event, featuring a range of research talks, panel discussion, lunch and networking. Hear the latest research updates from across Scotland, and meet the scientists and clinicians carrying it out. You’ll also get to hear how people affected by Parkinson’s are shaping and steering research in Scotland and beyond.

When: Tuesday 23 April 2024, 10 am to 5 pm

Where: Online via Zoom (in-person tickets have now sold out)

Interested in attending? Please reserve your space on eventbrite.

If you have any questions, please contact Liz Nash at Parkinson’s UK by email at lnash@parkinsons.org.uk or by phone on 020 7963 9398.

Get in touch

1. We want to know how you’re raising awareness of Parkinson’s research in your community. Contact Alice Keogh to let us know.

2. Stuck on what to do next or need more support in your Research Champion role?  Contact Alice Keogh to let us know.

3. It’s very helpful to know how many Research Champions are currently active in their roles. Please do also let us know if you no longer want to be a Research Champion or want to take a break. 

Thank you for supporting research.