Voting: what to do if you don't have photo ID
The local elections in May will be the first time that all voters in England need to have a form of photo ID in order to cast their ballot in person. For those without photo ID, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate.
Cenobamate for treating focal onset seizures in epilepsy
Cenobamate (Ontozry) is available on the NHS as a possible treatment for focal onset seizures with or without secondary generalised seizures in adults with drug-resistant epilepsy that has not been adequately controlled with at least 2 medicines.
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.
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.
Petition presented to Patient Safety Commissioner
In one of her first official meetings, the newly appointed Patient Safety Commissioner was presented with the Safe Mum, Safe Baby petition by a young woman with epilepsy.