National Epilepsy Week 2022
National Epilepsy Week runs from 23-29 May and this year epilepsy charities in the UK are focusing on both the important role that families, friends, colleagues and healthcare professionals play in supporting people with epilepsy, and also on how the condition can impact them.
Adults with epilepsy in social care could be on wrong medication
Researchers at the Epilepsy Society fear that adults in social care with epilepsy and learning disabilities could be receiving the wrong medication or treatment due to a lack of diagnosis.
Why comedian Jake Lambert wants the world to laugh about his epilepsy
Comedian Jake Lambert is 32 and on a mission to get people talking – and laughing – about epilepsy, more specifically his own epilepsy. He uses his stand-up comedy gigs across the country to bring the house down while at the same time helping audiences to understand more about the condition. And it’s working.
Climate change and epilepsy: MP calls for funding
The Epilepsy Society were delighted that our local MP, Sarah Green, chose to mention the effects of climate change on people with epilepsy in her first ever question to the Prime Minister.
Making sure women are aware of the risks around valproate during pregnancy
Two new initiatives have been launched to help ensure that all women with epilepsy, of child-bearing age, are aware of the risks associated with the medication valproate, during pregnancy.
Roundtable Baby Shower backs Safe Mum, Safe Baby campaign
MPs, scientists and clinicians today backed Epilepsy Society’s call for the government to stop babies from being born with preventable disabilities, by investing more money into urgent research.