Condition: Parkinson's disease
Access a multitude of Parkinson's disease-relevant resources, categorised into the following sections:
Clinical trials
Research publications
Research participation
Sources of information
Newsletters
Contact details, Socials and Helplines
Media
Care home resources
Support for carers
Shops with assistive products/aids
Inequalities in neurodegeneration
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Clinical trials
NHS Lothian – Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network
Current Parkinson's disease studies
Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit (Newcastle University) – Neurological trials
Be Part of Research - National Institute of Health and care Research (NIHR)
Parkinson's disease clinical trials (and research studies)
https://bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/results/search-results?query=parkinsons&location=
ISRCTN - The UK's Clinical Study Registry
The ISRCTN registry is a primary clinical study registry recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
Condition category: Parkinson's disease. Recruitment status: Recruiting
Condition category: Parkinson's disease. Recruitment status: All Recruitment Statuses
TrialMatch - Alzheimer's Association
Access national and international clinical trials by searching by condition and location
Search for studies on Non-Alzheimer's Disease Dementia, including Parkinson's disease
Fox Trial Finder - The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Research publications
Alzheimer's Association journals
A variety of open-access (no paid subscription required) scientific journals are produced by the Alzheimer's Association:
Alzheimer’s & Dementia®
Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions
Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring
Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging
Together these journals have published a huge amount of neurodegeneration-themed, open-access research (over 16,000 publications).
The below link grants access to the Parkinson's disease publications in all of these journals.
PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
PubMed is a free resource supporting the search and retrieval of biomedical and life sciences literature with the aim of improving health–both globally and personally.
The PubMed database contains over 78,000 open-access (free to read and download) publications about Parkinson's disease:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Parkinson%27s+disease&filter=simsearch2.ffrft&sort=date
Research participation
TrialMatch - Alzheimer's Association
Access national and international clinical trials by searching by condition and location
Search for studies on Non-Alzheimer's Disease Dementia, including Parkinson's disease
Join Dementia Research - National Institute of Health and care Research (NIHR)
Be Part of Research - National Institute of Health and care Research (NIHR)
Parkinson's disease research studies (and clinical trials)
https://bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/results/search-results?query=parkinsons&location=
LifeArc - NEURii
NEURii will explore the use of data and digital solutions to complement approved treatment options for dementia and solve issues related to the prediction, prevention, management, and treatment of dementia.
NHS Lothian – Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network
Sources of information
Brain & Spine Foundation
The Brain Charity
Brain Research UK
https://www.brainresearchuk.org.uk/info/neurological-conditions
The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research
Head for Change
Parkinson's UK
Request free information booklets with useful information on Parkinson's disease, it's symptoms and medication side-effects.
https://shop.parkinsons.org.uk/collections/symptoms-and-side-effects
Davis Phinney Foundation (Foundation for Parkinson's). US-based.
Receive the 'Every Victory Counts' manual for Parkinson's care
https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/every-victory-counts-manual/
Blog library
https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/blog/
Webinars
https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/webinars-and-meetups/
Podcasts
https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/podcasts/
Find and contact an Ambassador
Newsletters
Ageing Better
Sign up to receive the Ageing Better email newsletter including news, research, policy and events.
UKDRI News
The general e-newsletter 'Inside Eye on UKDRI'
https://ukdri.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=89dd070bf85e6c044d4a0a1e1&id=e5bddd4107
The quarterly e-newsletter focused on translational news at the Institute
https://ukdri.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=89dd070bf85e6c044d4a0a1e1&id=311ab484b9
The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research
The Michael J. Fox online newsletter
The Brain Charity
Sign up to receive The Brain Charity's newsletter to get regular updates on the work they do, the latest news, fundraising challenges and real life stories.
https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/press-media/our-newsletter/
Davis Phinney Foundation (Foundation for Parkinson's). (US-based)
Join the David Phinney Foundation newsletter to receive the latest updates on webinars, community meet-ups, educational events, and valuable resources for people living with Parkinson’s delivered directly to your inbox.
Brain Research UK
Sign up to the BRUK e-newsletter to keep up-to-date with their work and receive useful insights.
Contact details, Socials and Helplines
Brain Research UK
Contact via email:
Contact via telephone
020 7404 9982
Contact via post
Brain Research UK
Fifth Floor
Holborn Gate
330 High Holborn
London WC1V 7QH
Engage via socials:
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFlrp6Gm7SGNBzCWq20CRWQ
https://www.facebook.com/BRUKresearch/
X
https://www.instagram.com/brainresearchuk
Cognitive Disorders Clinic
Contact via email:
uclh.cognitivedisordersclinic@nhs.net
Contact via telephone:
+44 (0)20 3448 3171
Contact via post:
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Basil Samuel Outpatient Department
Queen Square
London, WC1N 3BG
UK Dementia Research Institute (UKDRI)
Contact via website:
https://www.ukdri.ac.uk/our-story/about-us/contact
Contact via email:
Contact via telephone:
+442046 027013.
Engage via socials:
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@ukdementiaresearchinstitute
Bluesky
https://bsky.app/profile/ukdri.ac.uk
X
Parkinson's UK
Email: hello@parkinsons.org.uk
Tel: 0808 800 0303. Mon-Fri 09.00-18.00, Sat 10.00-13.00.
The Brain Charity
Contact via website:
https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/about-the-brain-charity/contact-us/
Engage via socials:
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwKcEs-Dch--JIPh870_TsA
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-brain-charity/
X
https://www.facebook.com/thebraincharity
https://www.instagram.com/thebraincharity/
TikTok
Davis Phinney Foundation (Foundation for Parkinson's). US-based.
Contact via website:
https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/contact-us/
Contact via email:
Engage via socials:
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/davisphinneyfdn/feed
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-davis-phinney-foundation/
X
https://www.facebook.com/DPFnd/
Media
Davis Phinney Foundation (Foundation for Parkinson's). US-based.
Blog library
https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/blog/
Webinars
https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/webinars-and-meetups/
Podcasts
BBC
BBC media on Parkinson's disease
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cljev44d30rt
BBC radio 4: Dementia: Unexpected Stories of the Mind
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001kww0/episodes/player
BBC memory radio channel
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07mvnd1
BBC: Dementia And Me video series
Care home resources
Lottie
Care Quality Commission (CQC) – Find a care home
Support for carers
Receive an NHS Carers Assessment (NHS)
An NHS carers assessment may lead to a Care And Support Plan and/or financial support from your council. To receive financial support the council may need to conduct a financial assessment.
https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/support-and-benefits-for-carers/benefits-for-carers/
Age UK
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/
Contact Age UK: 0800 678 1602
Carers UK
https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/
Carers UK helpline: 0808 808 7777
Online forum: https://forum.carersuk.org/
Carers Credit - gov.uk
https://www.gov.uk/carers-credit
Or call the Carers Allowance unit: 0800 731 0297
Caring Together charity (Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk)
Carers Trust
Carers Network
https://www.carers-network.org.uk/
Tel no: 020 8960 3033. Lines open Mon-Fri, 09.00-17.00 (except Bank holidays)
Healthwatch
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/search?combine=&field_themes_target_id%5B%5D=18
Tel no: 03000 683 000. Lines open 08.30-17.30, Mon-Fri.
Shops with assistive products/aids
AlzProducts.co.uk
DementiaCareProducts
TabTime
TabTime produces products to help keep track of when it's time to take medications.
Independence Ltd.
Independence Ltd. is a family-run business that has a catalogue of helpful living aids to assist in staying safe and independent.
Store homepage
https://www.independence.ltd.uk/
Neurodegeneration-directed products
https://www.independence.ltd.uk/helpful-ideas/useful-products-for-parkinsons/
Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/people/Independence-Ltd/61566331302484/?locale=en_GB
Inequalities in neurodegeneration
Office of Health Economics
Article - Inequalities in dementia
Alzheimer’s Association
LGBTQ+ Community Resources for Dementia
https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/alzheimers-and-dementia-resources-for-lgbtq-commun
Veterans and dementia
https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/veterans-dementia
Native Americans and Alzheimer's
https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/native-americans
Hispanic Americans and Alzheimer's
https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/hispanics-and-alzheimers
Black Americans and Alzheimer's
https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/black-americans-and-alzheimers
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and Alzheimer's
https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/asian-americans-and-alzheimers
Strengthening Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
https://www.alz.org/about/annual-report/strengthening-diversity-equity-and-inclusion
Article: How Do Diversity and Stress Play A Role in Alzheimer’s Risk?
UK Health Security Agency (gov.uk)
Read the blog: "Health Matters: Health inequalities and dementia"
Alzheimer’s Research UK
Dementia and diversity statistics
https://dementiastatistics.org/perceptions-and-inequalities/inequalities/
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/about-us/how-we-do-it/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/
Article: Why inclusivity matters in dementia research
The Impact of dementia on women - Article
The Impact of dementia on women - Download the report
YouTube video - Tackling Inequalities in a Diverse Dementia Population, ARUK Clinical Conference 2022
Institute of Health Equity
Download the Inequalities report
Care Quality Commission
Access the CQC report on dementia inequalities
London School of Economics, Care Policy and Evaluation Centre
Read the May 2024 Dementia and Inequality report
https://www.lse.ac.uk/cpec/assets/documents/CPEC-briefing-1-Dementia-and-inequality.pdf
House of Commons Library
Research briefing May 2024: Inequalities in dementia services
https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CDP-2024-0098/CDP-2024-0098.pdf
Race Equality Foundation
Dementia and BAME communities
https://raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/projects/dementia-and-bame-communities/
Dementia and Black and minority ethnic communities: resources
BAME people living with Dementia
https://raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/projects/bame-people-living-with-dementia/
Blog: Better support for BAME people living with Dementia
https://raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/blog/better-support-for-bame-people-living-with-dementia/
The EMPOWER Dementia Network: Empowering a Meaningful Life for All
How the NHS Can Break the ‘30-Year Cycle’ and Use Ethnicity Data to Tackle Health Inequalities Today, Dec 2025
Race Equality Foundation: "Dementia" search
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