Light therapy for people with epilepsy
Bright light therapy – commonly used to treat seasonal affective disorder – can reduce levels of depression and anxiety in patients with epilepsy, according to new research published online today by the British Journal of Psychiatry. Epilepsy Society’s consultant neuropsychologist Dr Sallie Baxendale was the lead researcher in the study of more than 100 patients with focal epilepsy not controlled by medication
Temporary delay in delivery of Epilim and Frisium
We have been informed by Sanofi that there has been a temporary delay to the delivery of some medicines including Epilim and Frisium.
What do the manifestos mean for people with epilepsy?
As you are deciding who to vote for in the General Election on 4 July, we have highlighted some of the key issues in the party manifestos, that may be of relevance to people affected by epilepsy.
Medication update
We have been informed by Teva UK that Zonisamide 25/50/100mg is currently out of stock.
Epilepsy Society welcomes international recruits
Epilepsy Society welcomed several international recruits to join our care services team by partnering with an overseas workers' programme.