Parkinson's UK is an excellent organisation. It is arguably an exemplar for other charities looking to involve patients and the public in medical research. This week, together with the indefatigable James Lind Alliance, it set about the task of asking people affected by Parkinson's - those with the disease, carers, family members, health and social care professionals etc., -... Continue Reading →
Patients, David and Sally, talk about their part in the Parkinson’s Monument Discovery Project
At the UK Dementia Research event last week, I got chatting to Professor Richard Wade-Martins who is Principal Investigator at The Oxford Parkinson's Disease Centre. This was in the queue for the cloakroom I should add, and following my witterings during the afternoon panel session. Richard leads a five year programe of research in Parkinson's disease at... Continue Reading →
Neurological Alliance issues wake-up call to Government and NHS over neurology services
The Neurological Alliance which represents over 70 charities in the field has wheeled out its big guns today to highlight the lack of preparedness across the NHS to meet the needs of increasing numbers of people with neurological conditions. It really is wheeling out its big guns such as Steve Ford at Parkinson's UK and... Continue Reading →
