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Postal strike and prescriptions

The Royal Mail has assured customers that it will prioritise  delivery of medical prescriptions during  industrial strike action (26 and 31 August, 8 and 9 September). However, anyone who is due a delivery of their epilepsy medication should make sure they get their prescription in up to 10 days before it is due. Prescriptions for the September strike dates should be ordered by 31 August.

Hot tips for coping in the heatwave

A survey* carried out by the Epilepsy Society showed that 62 per cent of people with uncontrolled seizures experience an increase in their seizure activity during unusually hot weather. In the current heatwave, it is important to make sure that you take sensible precautions to ensure that you stay cool, particularly if you know your epilepsy is sensitive to the heat.

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