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Epilepsy Action nominated for Helpline Awards
The Helpline Awards recognise the exceptional work done by the helpline sector
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Valproate boxes must now contain safety warnings
Grace Wood | Valproate will now be dispensed in the manufacturer’s original full packaging
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CBD consumption limit lowered by Food Standards Agency
Grace Wood | The Food Standards Agency has said people consuming CBD should limit their consumption to 10mg
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NHS announces ‘bundle of care’ for children and young people
Grace Wood | NHS England has published recommendations for treating children and young people with epilepsy
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Prisoner who died of SUDEP received ‘inadequate’ care
Grace Wood | “Insufficient and unacceptable management” of care contributed to the death of Trevor Monerville
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Sanofi sells epilepsy medications to Pharmanovia
Grace Wood | Pharmanovia is a global healthcare company with headquarters in Essex
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Epilepsy Research Institute launched
Grace Wood | Epilepsy Action is a founding partner of the institute
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Charities urge government to act on time-critical medication
Grace Wood | Epilepsy Action has joined charities calling for improvements to time-critical medication
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Northern Irish legislative assembly meets Epilepsy Action
Grace Wood | The event took place at Parliament Buildings on the Stormont Estate in Belfast