Upcoming Events

NEC-RIG Research Engagement Day: 2024

Thursday 20th November 2025

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.

Join our mailing list to be the first to hear more information including how to register!

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.