Zach goes to Parliament
On a day of political firsts, Zach Eagling, the 11 year old inspiration behind #ZachsLaw, visited Parliament to thank MPs for their ongoing support.
Petition presented to Patient Safety Commissioner
In one of her first official meetings, the newly appointed Patient Safety Commissioner was presented with the Safe Mum, Safe Baby petition by a young woman with epilepsy.
John from Texas wins Peter Hook Signature BB Bass Guitar
A big thank you to our friend and music legend, Peter Hook who has raised £4,000 for the Epilepsy Society by auctioning a Peter Hook Signature BB Bass Guitar.
R&B artist Chris Brown criticised for mocking people with seizures
R&B artist, Chris Brown has been fiercely criticised by the Epilepsy Society for sharing a post of someone pretending to have a seizure, then messaging a woman with epilepsy to say he would come round to her house with a strobe light.
Van Gogh: hidden art, hidden disability
Over a century after his death, iconic artist Vincent Van Gogh reminds us that epilepsy is often a hidden condition.
Zach's Law: our award winning campaign
Much to our delight - and surprise - last week saw the Epilepsy Society win two awards in just three days for our #ZachsLaw campaign.