Changes to way valproate is prescribed
We have been advised by the medicines regulator – the MHRA – that there are to be some important changes made to the way that valproate is prescribed. This will affect both men and women under the age of 55 and girls of childbearing age.
Zach’s Law - how it happened
An 11-year-old boy from Liversedge may seem a long way from the legislative procedure that determines our laws in Parliament. But Zach Eagling is an old hand when it comes to legal issues.
For almost a quarter of his life Zach has been meeting politicians and policy makers as he has fought to change the law to protect people who, like him, have epilepsy.
Win a life-size cutout of David Bowie
A generous record store owner is raffling off a cutout of David Bowie, and all the proceeds are going to the Epilepsy Society.
Risk of epilepsy following Covid-19
Researchers at the University of Oxford have shown that there is an increased risk of developing seizures in the six months following an infection of Covid-19.
New laser therapy could be life changing
The NHS is to offer people with epilepsy a new form of laser therapy and it could be life-changing for people with uncontrolled focal seizures for whom surgery is considered too risky.
Zach goes to Parliament
On a day of political firsts, Zach Eagling, the 11 year old inspiration behind #ZachsLaw, visited Parliament to thank MPs for their ongoing support.