Latest news
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.
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.
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
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.