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The latest Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) published this month by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) shows a significant drop in valproate being newly prescribed to females and males between January 2018 and June 2024. 

With the government pledging to review the NHS dental contract, Epilepsy Society is asking for a medical exemption from fees for people with epilepsy who damage their teeth as the result of a seizure. Between 50,000 and 100,000 people are affected and living with broken and damaged teeth.

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent. Our own Kent House, which is now the Epilepsy Society's training centre was named in her honour.

Epilepsy Society is hosting events at this year’s Labour and Liberal Democrat party conferences to push epilepsy up the political agenda. We need your help to spread the word. Please let your MP know we are going to be at the party conferences and ask them to attend our meetings or if they are going to be at the Labour Party Conference, come and see us at Stand B7.

Latest research at the Epilepsy Society using pioneering research equipment has shown parallels between people with seizure-linked psychosis and schizophrenia.

A late-stage study has shown promising results for the effectiveness of fenfluramine in people with an ultra-rare form of epilepsy - CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD). 

CDD affects approximately one in 40,000 to 60,000 live births. The disorder causes uncontrolled seizures and symptoms usually appear at six weeks of age, alongside learning and developmental issues.