Influenza and Covid-19 winter vaccination programmes rolled out
The Government is encouraging people in eligible groups to get vaccinated against seasonal ‘flu and Covid-19 this winter.
Jack Mercer, stage-name VC Pines, told us about his debut solo album – MRI.
MRI is a story about Jack’s brain and is rife with references to his journey with epilepsy. He describes his epilepsy as, “such a massive part of my life”, and says it plays a powerful role in his creative process. “My epilepsy lets me think differently, and that’s a beautiful thing. It’s a part of me, and I try to harness it, turn it around on myself, and use as a positive tool to help me create music.”
Zach's Law: the journey
For over three years, Zach Eagling, Claire Keer and the Epilepsy Society have fought for Zach's Law. Today, the journey is over. The Online Safety Bill, including Zach's Law, has passed. At last the online trolls will be silenced.
Zach's Law now official
The Epilepsy Society has welcomed the passing of Zach's Law, which means it will become a criminal offence for anyone to try to trigger a seizure in someone with epilepsy by targeting them with flashing images online.
MPs learn to Calm, Cushion, Call
MPs from across the country, representing the three leading parties, met with the Epilepsy Society this week to learn one simple message: Calm, Cushion, Call.
Me & My Shadow: scientific discovery
Two budding scientists with epilepsy spent an "inspiring" and "enriching" day exploring laboratories as part of our Me & My Shadow scheme.