Upcoming Events
Cumbria NEC-RIG Research Day: 2026
Thursday 26th March 2026 – North Lakes Hotel, Penrith
10:00am – 3:30pm
Join us for our next Parkinson’s NEC-RIG Research Day in North Cumbria — an opportunity to hear about the latest Parkinson’s research happening across the region and to connect with others affected by Parkinson’s.
This friendly and interactive event brings together people living with Parkinson’s, family members, carers, clinicians and researchers. The day includes a keynote talk and informal table-top discussions, giving everyone the chance to ask questions, share experiences and find out how to get involved in research.
We are delighted to announce that Dr Ailish O’Callaghan, Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine and Lead of the Specialist Parkinson’s Service in North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, will be our keynote speaker.
Booking Information
Booking is essential.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a strictly first come, first served basis.
📅 Booking closes Thursday 12th March 2026
🔗 Reserve your place here:
Speakers
Parkinson’s Research in North Cumbria
Emma Evans, Research Nurse
The EJS-ACT Clinical Trial and JPR@Research+Me Registery
Dr Marie-Louise Zeissler, Newcastle University
Experiences of people with Parkinson’s using mental health services
Hannah Rapinet, Lancaster University
Get it on time: Parkinson's medication management while in hospital
Dr Chesney Craig, Manchester Metropolitan University
Living well with Parkinson's and anxiety: the OBtAIN-PD study
Dr Chris Lovegrove, Newcastle University
The Meaningfulness of Mobility: Living with Parkinson's in Rural Settings
Megan Hanrahan, Research Assistant/PhD Student, Newcastle University
Mitochondrial dysfunction in Parkinson’s
Professor Gavin Hudson, Newcastle University
Past events
NEC-RIG Research Engagement Day 2025
Thursday 20th November 2025 – Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Our 2025 Parkinson’s NEC-RIG Research Day at the Stadium of Light was a fantastic and well-attended event, bringing together people living with Parkinson’s, families, carers, clinicians and researchers from across the North East and Cumbria.
The day featured a keynote address from Dr Uma Nath, Consultant Neurologist and Parkinson’s Specialist at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, alongside a series of interactive table-top talks highlighting the latest Parkinson’s research and clinical innovation in our region.
If you were unable to attend — or would like to revisit the day — you can:
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.
