NHS dental reforms – what does it mean for people with epilepsy?
The Government has announced reforms to the NHS Dental contract which will be introduced from April next year. This follows a consultation with the sector and the public that ran between July and August 2025.
Resident Doctors Strike
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced strike action by resident doctors from 7am on Wednesday 17 December 2025 until 7am on Monday 22 December 2025.
Letter of support for flu vaccine
The Government is encouraging people in eligible groups to get vaccinated against seasonal flu this winter. People with epilepsy are not automatically eligible but we have a letter to support your request to your GP.
Researchers develop ‘cap’ to identify brain conditions in newborn children
Researchers at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) are testing a wearable ‘cap’ for premature and newborn infants at high-risk of developing brain conditions such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy and learning difficulties.
New Statesman Future of Healthcare conference
We were at the New Statesman’s Future of Healthcare Conference yesterday which brought together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and healthcare experts to explore solutions to rebuild the NHS that will improve patient outcomes and address the challenges facing our healthcare systems
Our Zach is Pride of Britain
Huge congratulations from all of us at the Epilepsy Society to Zach Eagling who has been recognised with a Pride of Britain Award for his tireless campaigning with the charity to make it a criminal offence to send seizure-inducing flashing images on social media.