Valproate must now be dispensed in original packaging
A new change in regulations means that all valproate containing medications must now be dispensed in the manufacturer’s original full packaging.
New training course equips universities with the know-how for supporting students with epilepsy
We recently ran an epilepsy awareness course for higher education institutions.
Impact of climate change on epilepsy and other neurological conditions
Sara Leddy is committed to tackling global warming. She can drive but doesn’t own a car. She takes the bus and cycles instead. Now she is beginning a three-year project at the Epilepsy Society to understand how climate change affects people with epilepsy and other neurological conditions.
Labour's dental reforms must include people with epilepsy
Epilepsy Society has welcomed Labour’s pledge to tackle the NHS dental health care crisis but has warned that reforms must include a medical exemption for people with epilepsy who damage their teeth during a seizure.
Influenza and Covid-19 winter vaccination programmes rolled out
The Government is encouraging people in eligible groups to get vaccinated against seasonal ‘flu and Covid-19 this winter.
Jack Mercer, stage-name VC Pines, told us about his debut solo album – MRI.
MRI is a story about Jack’s brain and is rife with references to his journey with epilepsy. He describes his epilepsy as, “such a massive part of my life”, and says it plays a powerful role in his creative process. “My epilepsy lets me think differently, and that’s a beautiful thing. It’s a part of me, and I try to harness it, turn it around on myself, and use as a positive tool to help me create music.”