Blogs

On 1 June at 2.15pm, just after The Archers, BBC Radio 4 will be broadcasting a new play, Slipping through time. Written by Louise Monaghan, the play follows the story of a young mum with epilepsy. Louise talks to Nicola Swanborough about her research and inspiration for the play.

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.'

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 Society's Stella Pearson looks back at our series of Facebook posts on epilepsy terminology and discusses comments and feedback from supporters.

In the fifth of a new series of blogs Epilepsy Society's Ben O'Keefe clears up some misconceptions around epilepsy and the different epileptic seizures that can occur.

Natalie has lived with epilepsy since she was 17, and, through the person-centred treatment she has received through Epilepsy Society, has been able to manage her seizures more effectively. Recently, she took part in our Challenge 100, completing 100 miles in 100 days, raising over £1400 for the charity's mission.