Annie Macleod appointed as Scotland Director
Annie Macleod has taken up the role of Scotland Direcor following the move by her predecessor, Katherine Crawford, to a UK-wide role within the charity. Annie brings a wealth of…
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Incidence of Parkinson’s is increasing
The number of people diagnosed and living with Parkinson’s is increasing, according to the latest research from Parkinson’s UK. The estimated prevalence in 2018 is around 145,000 people in the…
Joy Milne stars in BBC programme
Members will be familiar with the story of Joy Milne, the woman who claimed to be able to detect people with Parkinson’s by their body odour. The BBC has made…
Publication by Branch Members in “Regenerative Medicine”
We are pleased to report that an invited paper entitled Adventures with Parkinson’s: empowering Parkinson’s patients to become active partners in research and treatment has been published in a special…
Swimming with Edinburgh Leisure
To encourage regular swimming, the Branch has entered into an affiliation with the Edinburgh Leisure Community Access Programme. This means that a Member with Parkinson’s may apply for a Get…