Epilepsy Society’s Medical Director reassures people with epilepsy over Covid-19 vaccine
Epilepsy Society’s Medical Director, Professor Ley Sander has reassured people with epilepsy that they should feel confident in having the new Covid-19 vaccine.
TikTok to introduce feature that filters photosensitive videos
Epilepsy Society welcomes the news that TikTok is introducing a new feature that filters photosensitive videos. This is a significant step in helping to safeguard users with epilepsy.
Short-term Policy and Public Affairs Manager
We have a short-term opening for a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to support our team with its campaign work over the next two months.
FDA issues alert for lamotrigine in US
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the US have issued an alert for lamotrigine/Lamictal which they say may pose risks for anyone with a heart condition, particularly arrhythmia.
Tell the Law Commission what you think
We're encouraging people with epilepsy and those who support people with epilepsy to let the Law Commission know what they think about their proposals for online harms.
Radio and tv campaign raises awareness of epilepsy
Today we are running a special epilepsy awareness campaign across the country's regional radio and tv stations, focusing on what it is like to live with drug resistant epilepsy and the different treatment options that are available.