A smell of burning: the story of epilepsy
Epilepsy Society content manager Nicola Swanborough reviews Colin Grant's new book, A smell of burning: the story of epilepsy and discusses why the book's most important message could be 'we need to talk.'
Facebook post highlights misunderstandings around epilepsy
Our channel marketing manager, Carl Charlesworth, discusses how one post on Epilepsy Society's Facebook page highlighted how hard it really is to live with epilepsy.
Epilepsy and the homeless - the challenges
Anthony Linklater, charge nurse at the Sir William Gowers Centre, our UCLH managed epilepsy specialist assessment unit, welcomes new guidance for community nurses who support homeless people with epilepsy.
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.