In this episode, PSPA Research Coordinator, Megan Hodgson talks to Dr Ed Jabbari.

Dr Jabbari has been working in the field of PSP & CBD research since 2016, when he became the Sara Koe Research Follow.

Ed talks about his different research projects, study outcomes and hopes for the future.

In this episode, CEO Rebecca Packwood talks to PSPA's new Director of Policy and Influencing, Mark Jackson.

Mark shares what his role is and the launch of the #WeCare campaign and how people can help amplify our voice in PSP & CBD Awareness week, and beyond.

PSPA Volunteer Coordinator Lavonne McCormack speaks to volunteer Sally Reynolds. Sally shares details of how she become a Support Group volunteer ten years ago. And also how she increased her volunteering support to include being a Link Volunteer.

2024 is a milestone year for PSPA - it marks 30 years since the charity was registered.

In this episode of the PSPA Podcast, CEO Rebecca Packwood shares an insight into what we have planned for this important year.

Highlights of the year include:

• Telling 30 stories for 30 years of PSPA in our interactive timeline – new stories will be released each month.
• Circulating four themed editions of our magazine, PSPA Matters
• Enabling you to share special moments and dates via our Celebration Wall
• Opening the PSPA 30th Anniversary Awards nomination period
• Launching our 30 for 30 challenge with PSPA supporter Kelly Hooper
• Holding a 30th Anniversary Party in London
• Building the biggest Walk of Hope to date
• And much, much more.

As rare diseases, we know diagnosing PSP & CBD can be difficult.

In the second episode of series two of the PSPA Podcast, we talk to Dr Boyd Ghosh about how PSP & CBD are diagnosed, what the challenges can be and what he hopes are for the future to improve diagnosis of the conditions.

In the first episode of our second series of the PSPA Podcast, we talk to Gilda who has been diagnosed with CBD.

Gilda talks about her symptoms, her diagnosis and how she has adapted her home and hobbies to ensure she remains active and independent, for as long as possible.

Tune into Gilda's personal experience and planning tips today!

Paul Johnson shares an insight into his first PSP symptoms, his diagnosis and how his interests have changed since his diagnosis.

In the first episode of series three of the PSPA Podcast, we speak to Anna from Rare Minds. Anna helps us to unpick the complexities of coming to terms with a diagnosis of PSP or CBD, for both the person diagnosed, and their carer. As well as looking at the different emotions you may experience, Anna also provides some insight and tips to help you understand and process your feelings.

In episode 2 of series 3 of the PSPA Podcast, we speak to Dr Bicky Marshall, Consultant Neurologist at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. Dr Marshall helps to answer questions from the PSP & CBD community related to accessing support and care for a loved one living with the conditions, ensuring they remain at the centre of discussions and enough time is allocated to discuss everything you might want to know.

In episode three of the PSPA Podcast, we talk to Laura Douglas from Neuro Heroes. Laura  highlights what you might expect from any physiotherapy appointments you are referred for. And how movement, big and small, can help people who are living with PSP & CBD maintain functions and wellbeing.

Eye problems are common symptoms for people living with PSP & CBD. What are these symptoms and how can you manage them at home and with the support of your local care team. Dominic Burdon, Consultant Orthoptist joins us today to answer some of these questions and give handy hints.

Following a diagnosis, people commonly question how their day to day life will be affected. This can include how they might get about and whether they are still able to drive.

Helpline Care Navigator, Dionne Ward, talks to us about what people should consider following a diagnosis, and help that maybe available in your community to help with transportation.

To help bust the myth around brain donation and explain more about it, and the difference valuable donations can make, we spoke to Rory Turkmen-Smith, who works at the Parkinson’s UK Brain Bank at Imperial College, London.   

This podcast features a discussion between Helen Chapman, PSPA Communications Manager and Chloe Cripps, Speech and Language Therapist all about communicating whilst living with PSP & CBD.

Chloe shared how she supports people with neurological conditions as their speech changes, the practicalities of attending an appointment, useful tips and more information around Voice Banking.

We spoke to Peggy Newton, PSPA Helpline and Support Services Manager, all about the different kinds of financial support that is available for people living with PSP & CBD and how the Helpline can support you.

We spoke to Zubyda Azzam, who is a Psychotherapist at Rareminds, all about carers resilience.

We discussed:

• Common challenges that families and carers face
• What signs to look out for when carers resilience is being stretched
• Lots of practical ways to help your family members and resources you can access