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Under the new Urgent and Emergency Care Plan for England announced today, the government has promised that patients will receive better, faster and more appropriate emergency care as it sets out reforms to shorten waiting times and tackle persistently failing trusts.

Our exhibition in the House of Commons for National Epilepsy Week has really pushed epilepsy up the political agenda. We held a reception last Wednesday 21 May with guest speakers including the rugby player Tommy Freeman, Rosie Wrighting MP and an impromptu speech from Lord Heyward, who was so inspired by our work that he wanted to speak. 

Sophie, 17, is going to be doing a skydive this July for Epilepsy Society but her inspiration is her mum, Nicola, who was diagnosed with epilepsy as a teenager. We caught up with them to learn more about the challenge and life with epilepsy. 

This week, 19-26 May, is National Epilepsy Week and we are in the Houses of Parliament with an exhibition to increase awareness of epilepsy among MPs and push the condition up the political agenda.

Today is International Nurses Day, celebrated across the world on 12 May, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is credited with pioneering modern nursing. The day acknowledges the dedication, service and vital contribution of nurses.

At Epilepsy Society we understand how epilepsy can have much wider implications for family members and friends. We are piloting our first, free, online training course on 29th May as part of National Epilepsy Week. Other dates will be available shortly.