Latest research highlights growing evidence for environmental and prodromal factors in Parkinson’s
A team of researchers have just published findings of an increased incidence of Parkinson’s associated with environmental, genetic and prodromal factors. This study is the latest in a growing body of research suggesting that the prevention of Parkinson’s, the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, is possible. The team, led by Benjamin Jacobs and […]
Live MasterClasses in a post-pandemic world – evolving education
Today, 83 delegates will join us for our first live Parkinson’s MasterClass since March, when the UK declared a state of social lockdown. 80% of those delegates will be joining us virtually, whilst the 16 attending in person are supported to learn in as safe an environment as possible. Since March, we have been tailoring […]
Webinar: Resetting with the UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network
As we adapt to a rapidly changing healthcare landscape in the wake of Covid-19, shared professional knowledge and patient insight are essential to resetting our Parkinson’s services. Since 2015, the UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network has been the driving force for improving Parkinson’s care: connecting and equipping professionals to provide the services people affected by the […]
ParkinsonCare telenursing case history in print
We are delighted to announce the publication of a further article highlighting the benefits of ParkinsonCare, the Parkinson’s telenursing service, recently launched in Italy and spearheaded by Dr Fancesca Mancini. The innovative tool has been used as a daily approach to specialist nursing care for people with Parkinson’s, covering medication, lifestyle and environment (fig 1). […]
Changes to the Neurology Academy Team
Neurology Academy has remained as dynamic as ever over the past few months. Adapting our educational offerings to reflect the changing times and limitations brought about through the coronavirus pandemic, we have also expanded our workforce, which has shifted and adapted too. Dr Arthi Rajkumar, who initially joined us as PA to Jamie and Project […]
Parkinson’s Concierge- Living a life with Parkinson’s virtual conference
1st-2nd December 2020 “Living a Life with Parkinson’s” Parkinson’s Concierge are delivering the first Patient Led Conference Module by people living with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s Concierge – who are we? Russ Bradford and Charlotte Allen both have Parkinson’s, live together and operate Parkinson’s Concierge together We are a Patient Run Business – Developing a Global Parkinson’s […]
Reframing powerpoint – giving a message that lasts
Most of us assume that if we are asked to ‘give a talk’, we are also being asked to ‘prepare some slides’. Does it follow that the two should house the same information, though? TED talks, arguably some of the best-delivered speeches available online, say that ‘A single, strong, graphic image or succinct line of […]
Parkinson’s Cutting Edge Science 2020 goes virtual!
Our annual conference focusing on Parkinson’s, examining the latest science and helping clinicians apply it to practice will still feature imminent speakers and untangle the complex world of Parkinson’s. However, this year, the conference will take place virtually. From blood pressure to cognition, medication to wearables, this year’s speakers will unpick and unpack the latest […]
Survey results show early coronavirus impact on MS and Parkinson’s services
Neurology Academy have had a combined 133 UK-based responses to a short survey assessing the impact of coronavirus on multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s services at the start of the pandemic. The survey found that over half of all those who responded had some staff redeployed from within their service to cover other essential health […]
WRIGHT Foundation CIC: Exercise for Long Term Neurological Conditions course
WRIGHT Foundation CIC are holding a tutor-led virtual learning course on Exercise for Long Term Neurological Conditions, developed through funding from Sport England, Parkinson’s UK and MS Society, to help develop the knowledge and understanding of exercise professionals working in exercise referral settings with individuals with the most common neurological conditions. The course is endorsed […]
