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While many people have been receiving texts from their pharmacy when their prescription is ready to be collected, millions more can now get an alert on their smartwatch or mobile if they use the NHS app.  Nearly 2,500 chemists across England, including every ASDA and Boots pharmacy stores are participating.

The Epilepsy Society has wrapped up a whirlwind month attending five of the major political party conferences, amplifying the voices of people with epilepsy. 

Hundreds of delegates, including government ministers, MPs, councillors, and charity representatives, visited our stands to learn more about epilepsy and the daily impact it has on people’s lives.  

Congratulations to Poppy, nine years old, who has been recognised for her tireless fundraising and awareness efforts for the Epilepsy Society, by BBC Radio Suffolk. As part of the BBC Make a Difference Awards, Poppy was given the Young Hero Award. 

NHS England has opened the national flu vaccination booking systems earlier to help protect people before flu peaks in December and January.

Eligible groups, including people aged 65 and over, those with certain health conditions, care home residents and carers, and frontline health and social care workers, will be invited from Thursday 1 October. 

The Epilepsy Society is attending the major political party conferences this year to push epilepsy up the political agenda. We need your help. 

In a news report about medication shortages on BBC Midlands this week, Jack Tolley talked about how he had to leave university because he was struggling to get hold of key medication to treat his epilepsy.