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‘David Platt’ has an epileptic seizure in Corriedale
There’s lots of speculation following the dramatic bus crash which saw Coronation Street character, David Platt have a tonic clonic seizure in the first crossover episode of the iconic soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
Developments in AI-powered headset which can predict epilepsy seizures
A team of researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University have issued an update on the wearable headset device they are developing to help alert people about an impending epileptic seizure.
New study of anti-seizure medications during pregnancy and baby and childhood outcomes
A new study has looked at the safety of taking anti-seizure medications (ASMs) during pregnancy. The study was based on data from pregnancies of women with epilepsy living in Scotland who conceived between 2010 – 2023
Study tracks seizure freedom over thirty years after epilepsy surgery
A new study has shown that 69% of people who undergo brain surgery for epilepsy do not have seizures with impaired consciousness one year later. This figure decreases to 45% at 10 years, 41% at 20 years and 38% at 30 years.
Building for our future: Planning Inquiry update
We wanted to share an update regarding the recent Planning Inquiry into our proposal to develop part of our estate in Buckinghamshire. This is an important step in raising funds to support our vital work and future research into the causes and treatment of epilepsy. The formal Inquiry has finished, and we hope to hear the final decision in early 2026
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.