This funding supports creative research on non-drug approaches to help people live better with Parkinson's. Topics include speech and language, physiotherapy, occupational therapies, mental health, lifestyle changes like exercise and nutrition, aids and devices, and complementary therapies. Projects must involve people with lived experience and address equity and inclusion. Grants provide up to £200,000 for up to 2 years, supporting UK-based researchers with collaborators worldwide.
Applicants must be based at a UK university, research institute, NHS Trust, or statutory social care organisation. Co-applicants and collaborators may be from outside the UK or industry. Projects focused on healthcare service improvement are ineligible.
