Upcoming Events
NEC-RIG Research Engagement Day: 2025
Thursday 20th November 2025 at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Join us for our next Parkinson’s NEC-RIG Research Day to hear about the latest Parkinson’s research from across the region and connect with people affected by Parkinson’s.
We are delighted to announce that Dr Uma Nath, Consultant Neurologist and Parkinson’s Spcialist at Sout Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, will be our key note speaker.
Booking is essential and will open at 9.30am on Monday 22 September 2025
Places are limited and will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis
Speakers
Pain in Parkinson’s
Dr Jenni Naisby, Associate Professor, Northumbria University
From the lab to real life: tracking Parkinson’s symptoms at home with TORUS
Dr Kirsty Scott, Research Associate, Newcastle University
Brain changes in people with Parkinson’s
Dr Lauren Walker, Lecturer, Teesside University
Building a holistic service for patients with Parkinson’s disease and psychiatric symptoms
Dr Ellen Tullo, Lecturer, Sunderland University
Research- the view from sunny Sunderland
Susan Wilson, Clinical Research Nurse South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Rapid response to swallowing problems in Parkinson’s – a two-year pilot service
Louise Anderson, Parkinson’s Speech and Language Therapist, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Living well with Parkinson's and anxiety: the OBtAIN-PD study
Dr Chris Lovegrove, Clinical Research Fellow, Newcastle University
Eye movements in Parkinson's
Dr Lisa Graham, Northumbria University
Past events
NEC-RIG Research Engagement Day: 2024
Thursday 7th November 2024
Featuring keynote speech from Dr Lou Wiblin, Consultant Neurologist at James Cook University Hospital
Click on the links below to read about the event, to watch a recording of the keynote speech, and to find out what people who attended the day thought.
Cumbria Research Day
Thursday 25th April 2024
North Lakes Hotel and Spa, Penrith, Cumbria
“Parkinson’s Research + Engagement: Diagnosis and Beyond”
We were invited to support this reserch event, organised by local groups in Cumbria. We had a great time discussing the latest research and clinical services in the region at the round table discussions.
Click on the link below to read about the event
World Parkinson’s Day Event
10:30am-3:30pm Tuesday 11th April 2023
Venue: The Community Hub, Level 1 Green Mall, MetroCentre, Gateshead
Call in for a chat and a cuppa. Parkinson's Local Advisers, Dance for Parkinson's Group Performance, Accessible Yoga. Help us raise awareness.
Click on the link below to find out more:
NEC-RIG Research Engagement Day: From Bench to Bedsie
Thursday 23rd March 2023
Click on the link below to read about first in-person NEC-RIG Research Engagement Day in Newcastle
The Excellence Network AHP PIGLET
Wednesday 19 October 2022
Virtual meeting
The Excellence Network, along with Rosie Morris (Lead of the Excellence Network AHP PIGLET Parkinson's Interest Group) are thrilled to announce that we will be returning this autumn.
Cumbria Research Information Day
Thursday 26th May 2022
North Lakes Hotel and Spa, Penrith, Cumbria
“From lab to living room: the role research plays in improving daily life for people with Parkinson’s”
We were invited to join this reserch event, organised by local groups in Cumbria. We had a great time discussing the latest research and clinical services in the region at the round table discussions.
Parkinson’s NEC-RIG launch event
16th December 2021
Virtual meeting: Recorded
In December 2021 we launched the Parkinson’s NEC-RIG at our virtual event. Find out about our plans for the NEC-RIG, findings from our survey and guest speaks from around the region including scientists, healthcare professions and people affected by Parkinson’s.
Watch our YouTube video on the link below to find out more.
