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Find out about epilepsy surgery for children, including surgery options, and the possible risks and benefits of having ...
Alison Tebbutt | Epilepsy Action remains a ‘trusted information creator’ after being re-certified with a PIF TICK from the Patient Information Forum. This means Epilepsy Action’s health information is ...
Would you see me differently from everybody else? Would you freak out and not know what to say? Would you talk about me behind my back? Epilepsy is still stigmatised, leaving many people feeling they ...
Kami Kountcheva | Coronation Street introduces epilepsy in new character Brody, receiving input around the condition from Epilepsy Action. Coronation Street revealed Brody Michaelis’ (Ryan Mulvey) ...
Kami Kountcheva | Sharing tips and information on exam support for children with epilepsy, and how to manage stress around exams With school exams in full swing around the UK over the last month, many ...
Zoe Gude, graduate from Kings College London and consultant neurologist Dr Antonio Valentin talk about Deep Brain Stimulation and its potential for the future. Epilepsy is a common neurological ...
This month’s Epilepsy Star Award is awarded to Julie Day from Worcester Royal Hospital, for her amazing work as an epilepsy nurse. Julie was nominated by one of her patients Katy, who says Julie has ...
Kami Kountcheva | DWP estimates 800,000 current and future PIP claimants stand to lose around £4,500 a year by 2029/30 due to the reforms, including a third of current PIP claimants with epilepsy. The ...
Kami Kountcheva | David’s life has seen a lot of challenges, but a breakdown a few years ago has given him a chance to learn to live again. David had a breakdown on November 30 th 2022, at the age of ...
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action is launching a new survey to hear from everyone affected by epilepsy what they want from the Epilepsy Action community. This week, Epilepsy Action is launching a new ...