Transforming lives through advocacy, research and care
At the Epilepsy Society, our vision is for a world where people with epilepsy lead the lives they want to lead. This year, following a major survey of people affected by epilepsy, we have become clearer in describing that Vision and setting out how we intend to make it happen.
Law Commission recommends specific offence for malicious tweets sent to trigger seizures
We are thrilled to see that the Law Commission is calling on the government to introduce a specific offence to deal with flashing images posted on social media to trigger seizures in people with epilepsy.
MPs call on government to back #SafeMumSafeBaby campaign
Last night, in the House of Commons, Emma Hardy MP called on the government to back the Epilepsy Society’s campaign for funding into vital research into safer epilepsy medications during pregnancy.
Making sure women are aware of the risks around valproate during pregnancy
Two new initiatives have been launched to help ensure that all women with epilepsy, of child-bearing age, are aware of the risks associated with the medication valproate, during pregnancy.
Roundtable Baby Shower backs Safe Mum, Safe Baby campaign
MPs, scientists and clinicians today backed Epilepsy Society’s call for the government to stop babies from being born with preventable disabilities, by investing more money into urgent research.
Epilepsy - for richer, for poorer
As the nation prepares to say farewell to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, our Chief Executive, Clare Pelham, reflects on how love, death and even epilepsy have no respect for castles and palaces. Clare will be talking on BBC Radio 5 Live on Saturday morning from 6.30am.