Epilepsy campaigning
![Make Things Work campaign broadcast across the UK Make Things Work campaign broadcast across the UK](https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/app/uploads/2023/10/bullied-graphic.jpg)
Make Things Work campaign broadcast across the UK
A petition to Make Things Work for people with epilepsy has been signed by more than 1,500
The latest epilepsy news
![Railway ticket office closures halted following campaign Railway ticket office closures halted following campaign](https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/app/uploads/2023/11/GettyImages-1149546492.jpg)
Railway ticket office closures halted following campaign
Grace Wood | Proposals to close ticket offices have been scrapped following a campaign from charities including Epilepsy Action
Living with epilepsy
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Epilepsy Action Mark of Quality launched for employers
The Epilepsy Action Mark of Quality is for employers who have been trained to support staff with epilepsy
Living with epilepsy
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National Befriending Week: ‘Befriending helped me find myself’
From 1-7 November, charities across the UK will be celebrating National Befriending Week
The latest epilepsy news
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Make Things Work: 42% wouldn’t hire employees with epilepsy
The Make Things Work campaign heard from managers and people with epilepsy who have faced workplace discrimination
Epilepsy in Northern Ireland
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Meet Northern Irish mental health champion
Young people who have faced challenges with mental health services in Northern Ireland are encouraged to make their voices heard
The latest epilepsy news
![Guidance released to avoid maternal deaths from epilepsy Guidance released to avoid maternal deaths from epilepsy](https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/app/uploads/2023/10/GettyImages-1497294674.jpg)
Guidance released to avoid maternal deaths from epilepsy
Grace Wood | Between 2019 and 2021, there were 17 maternal deaths from causes related to epilepsy
Epilepsy research
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ILAE British Branch meeting: driving, JME and amnesia
Tom Shillito | Highlights from the ILAE British Branch’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Gateshead
Epilepsy research
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Epilepsy may be linked to sleep and stress – study
Grace Wood | The Birmingham University study suggests epileptiform discharges may be linked to sleep and stress