Sodium valproate and the risks
Epilepsy Society policy advisor Finn O'Dwyer-Cunliffe looks at the issues around sodium valproate and pregnancy and why the government has strengthened its health warnings.
Sodium valproate and women - the dilemma
The headlines often speak louder than the research, but here Epilepsy Society's medical director, Professor Ley Sander discusses why some women with epilepsy are still prescribed sodium valproate and his hopes that one day genetic testing will help individuals decide whether it is safe to take during pregnancy.
Epilepsy terminology on Facebook
Epilepsy Society's Stella Pearson looks back at our series of Facebook posts on epilepsy terminology and discusses comments and feedback from supporters.
Having a seizure while cycling
Cyclist Tim Fry had a seizure while out on his bike. His video camera captured the seizure and here Tim is happy to share the footage in the hopes that it will help others to understand just what it is like to have a seizure and the time it can take to recover.
A look back at the blogs on seizures
Epilepsy Society's Ben O'Keefe looks back on his video blog series on seizures and analyses the comments and feedback from supporters.
Neurologist talks school rugby after son's concussion
Professor Matthias Koepp is a neurologist at Epilepsy Society. He is also father to two teenage boys, Noah, 16, (left, below) and Joshua, 13. Both of them are keen rugby players. Here he talks about the dilemma of being both a dad and a neurologist on the touchline and about his anxiety following Noah's recent concussion during a game.