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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) ...
Find out about epilepsy surgery for children, including surgery options, and the possible risks and benefits of having ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Kami Kountcheva | Inaction in neurology in Northern Ireland has been called a “false economy” by Epilepsy Action Northern Ireland manager Carla Smyth. Inaction in neurology in Northern Ireland has ...
The three prints are from original water colours painted by Bob Sutcliffe. Send these beautiful cards to family and friends to celebrate Purple Day, or to say thank you to those who have supported ...
Kami Kountcheva | Researchers from Canada have connected air pollution with an increase in the risk of new-onset epilepsy. Researchers from Canada have connected air pollution with an increase in the ...