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Published on 16 June 2020

Updated: 30 October 2020

Authored by Anonymous

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The challenge of refusing a drug that could control your seizures but endanger a child

Lauren Sutton talks about her struggle not to become reliant on a medication that could control her seizures but that would pose real risks for any future unborn children.

The challenge of refusing a drug that could control your seizures but endanger a childRead more

Why epilepsy means I can't read to my son for longer than five minutes

Chris Sharp talks about how his epilepsy is triggered by reading and how he cannot share a book with his young son for longer than five minutes

Why my epilepsy means I can't read to my son for more than five minutesRead more

Epilepsy midwife looks at risks around epilepsy drugs during pregnancy

Epilepsy midwife Kim Morley looks at what the latest review on risks associated with epilepsy drugs during pregnancy means for women.

Epilepsy midwife looks at risks around epilepsy drugs during pregnancyRead more

Looking after yourself this Christmas

Here are some Christmas tips from our Education, Information and Support Services Manager, Andrée Mayne, for looking after yourself over the festive period.

Looking after yourself this ChristmasRead more

How Steve turned his life on its head

Steve Turner explains how he swapped the world of marketing for the life of a support worker at the Epilepsy Society. And how it turned out to be the most fulfilling role of his whole career.

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Making the most of your health appointment by phone, video or online

Since the pandemic, most of us are having health appointments via video, telephone or online. Our Clinical Lead, Dr Fergus Rugg-Gunn explains how to make the most of your appointment.

Making the most of your health appointment by phone, video or onlineRead more

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