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For some people  the Christmas and New Year period is something to look forward to but we know that for others it can be a stressful or lonely time, where our normal routines are temporarily disrupted and we may feel isolated and not as full of festive cheer as we might hope for. 

For many people  the Christmas and New Year period is something to look forward to but we know that for others it can be a stressful or lonely time, where our normal routines are temporarily disrupted and we may feel isolated and not as full of festive cheer as we might hope for. 

Family pets often claim top spot in the pecking order for people’s affections. But 18 months ago, Ella Hitchen was totally unaware that, along with her three sisters, she had a dog and two cats.

Elijah was a passionate and kind-hearted young man, whose life was tragically cut short on Father's Day this year (2024). This is the story of how his local community came together, to fill the void left by his passing, raising vital awareness for epilepsy and funds for Epilepsy Society's research. 

Our Head of External Affairs, Nicola Swanborough, says a deliberately concocted lie about tigers and epilepsy on a BBC panel show, wasn’t funny and only served to perpetuate the notion that seizures aren’t serious and it’s fine to laugh about them.

Bronagh Cairns, 31, is a passionate rock climber. She also has epilepsy, but refuses to let it keep her down. This is her story, shared during National Epilepsy Week 2024, as she embodies this year's theme of #PersonalBest.