Third of women unaware of meds risk to unborn babies
A third of women taking some of the most commonly prescribed anti-seizure medications are unaware of the risks they pose to unborn babies, according to a new survey. And this figure rises to over half among women under 24.
International Women's Day 2023
Today is International Women's Day, a global celebration of women's rights and gender equality.
Voting: what to do if you don't have photo ID
The local elections in May will be the first time that all voters in England need to have a form of photo ID in order to cast their ballot in person. For those without photo ID, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate.
Cenobamate for treating focal onset seizures in epilepsy
Cenobamate (Ontozry) is available on the NHS as a possible treatment for focal onset seizures with or without secondary generalised seizures in adults with drug-resistant epilepsy that has not been adequately controlled with at least 2 medicines.
Changes to way valproate is prescribed
We have been advised by the medicines regulator – the MHRA – that there are to be some important changes made to the way that valproate is prescribed. This will affect both men and women under the age of 55 and girls of childbearing age.
Zach’s Law - how it happened
An 11-year-old boy from Liversedge may seem a long way from the legislative procedure that determines our laws in Parliament. But Zach Eagling is an old hand when it comes to legal issues.
For almost a quarter of his life Zach has been meeting politicians and policy makers as he has fought to change the law to protect people who, like him, have epilepsy.