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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.
John from Texas wins Peter Hook Signature BB Bass Guitar
A big thank you to our friend and music legend, Peter Hook who has raised £4,000 for the Epilepsy Society by auctioning a Peter Hook Signature BB Bass Guitar.
R&B artist Chris Brown criticised for mocking people with seizures
R&B artist, Chris Brown has been fiercely criticised by the Epilepsy Society for sharing a post of someone pretending to have a seizure, then messaging a woman with epilepsy to say he would come round to her house with a strobe light.