Medications, epilepsy and climate change: the need for action
As we continue to experience increasingly hot summers, researchers warn that commonly prescribed anti-seizure medications could be affected by the heat. And they are calling for further studies to better understand what measures could be taken to prevent medications degrading.
Patients to receive appointment reminders, screening invitations and test results through the NHS app
As part of the reforms to the NHS, millions more patients will receive appointments, screening invitations and other important information directly via the NHS App as part of the digital-first upgrade.
Government announces new urgent and emergency care plan
Under the new Urgent and Emergency Care Plan for England announced today, the government has promised that patients will receive better, faster and more appropriate emergency care as it sets out reforms to shorten waiting times and tackle persistently failing trusts.
Rubgy balls and chocolate bars raise awareness of epilepsy in the corridors of power
Our exhibition in the House of Commons for National Epilepsy Week has really pushed epilepsy up the political agenda. We held a reception last Wednesday 21 May with guest speakers including the rugby player Tommy Freeman, Rosie Wrighting MP and an impromptu speech from Lord Heyward, who was so inspired by our work that he wanted to speak.
Daredevil daughter raising funds for Epilepsy Society
Sophie, 17, is going to be doing a skydive this July for Epilepsy Society but her inspiration is her mum, Nicola, who was diagnosed with epilepsy as a teenager. We caught up with them to learn more about the challenge and life with epilepsy.
Rugby player, Tommy Freeman and MP Rosie Wrighting putting epilepsy on political agenda
This week, 19-26 May, is National Epilepsy Week and we are in the Houses of Parliament with an exhibition to increase awareness of epilepsy among MPs and push the condition up the political agenda.