National Epilepsy Week 2022
#epilepsytogether
Almost half of calls to our Helpline are from friends, families, colleagues and healthcare professionals who support people with epilepsy. That is why we are focusing on the important role they play and how the condition impacts them, too. Listen out, this week, for our awareness raising campaign on radio stations across the UK.
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Our campaigns team lobby government and decision-makers on the issues that matter to people with epilepsy. From safer medicines for pregnant women to the dangers of online harm, and from medicines supply to public transport access, we raise awareness of the daily challenges facing people with epilepsy.
Latest news
National Epilepsy Week 2022
National Epilepsy Week runs from 23-29 May and this year epilepsy charities in the UK are focusing on both the important role that families, friends, colleagues and healthcare professionals play in supporting people with epilepsy, and also on how the condition can impact them.
Pregabalin - new warnings of increased risks for unborn baby during pregnancy
Women with epilepsy who are taking pregabalin are warned that the medication could increase risk of physical harm for a baby during pregnancy and are advised to consult their doctor. It is important never to stop taking your medication without seeking medical advice first.
Minister promises trolls who target people with epilepsy could face prison
Today (Tuesday 19 April 2022), the Online Safety Bill will have its second reading in the House of Commons. This is a chance for MPs to debate this most important piece of legislation in the internet age. The Epilepsy Society is pleased to have the support of Minister Chris Philp in backing our Zach’s Law campaign to tackle internet trolls who target people with epilepsy in order to trigger seizures.
Adults with epilepsy in social care could be on wrong medication
Researchers at the Epilepsy Society fear that adults in social care with epilepsy and learning disabilities could be receiving the wrong medication or treatment due to a lack of diagnosis.
Epilepsy Society shortlisted for top award
All of us at the Epilepsy Society are delighted to have been shortlisted for a prestigious campaigning award.
Why MP Sarah Green is changing her name to Sarah Purple
It could be something to do with her name, but MP Sarah Green has a propensity for changing the colour of the landscape.
Our research
Research
The ultimate goals of our current research are to spearhead personalised treatment and to incorporate genomic diagnosis into the NHS for people with epilepsy.
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)
Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is an area of clinical chemistry that specialises in measuring medication levels (concentrations) in patients, usually through blood samples but also through saliva samples.
Genomics
Read how we are working to understand the genetic architecture of each individual person's epilepsy through our world leading genomics research programme.
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