MPs call on government to back #SafeMumSafeBaby campaign
Last night, in the House of Commons, Emma Hardy MP called on the government to back the Epilepsy Society’s campaign for funding into vital research into safer epilepsy medications during pregnancy.
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.
Epilepsy - for richer, for poorer
As the nation prepares to say farewell to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, our Chief Executive, Clare Pelham, reflects on how love, death and even epilepsy have no respect for castles and palaces. Clare will be talking on BBC Radio 5 Live on Saturday morning from 6.30am.
Covid-19 vaccine - Q&A
All the most frequently asked questions about Covid-19 and the vaccines, with regularly updated information from the Department of Health and Social Care.
Daily Express backs our #ZachsLaw campaign
We are thrilled to see that the Daily Express is today (19 February 2021) backing our Zach’s Law campaign to bring to justice internet trolls who send flashing images to people with epilepsy in order to trigger seizures.