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Police need epilepsy training following Gaia Pope death – Epilepsy Action
Grace Wood | Gaia’s story was featured in the BBC documentary Gaia: A Death on Dancing Ledge
The latest epilepsy news
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Epilepsy patients aid memory study
Grace Wood | The study followed 13 patients who were about to undergo epilepsy surgery
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Campaign to stop ticket office closures launched
Grace Wood | The proposed changes could make the stations and their services inaccessible to disabled passengers
Epilepsy research
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Wearable brain scanner developed at University of Nottingham
Grace Wood | It is believed the scanner will improve epilepsy diagnosis, especially for children
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Zoom and HSBC develop epilepsy safety feature
Grace Wood | The two companies developed a safety mechanism to recognise flashing images, which are turned off and the screen is dimmed
Epilepsy Action news
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Live Chat becomes permanent offering
96.4% of respondents said they were happy with the advice and information they received
Epilepsy in Wales
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Welsh Senedd debates ‘inadequate’ epilepsy care
Grace Wood | Luke Fletcher, member of the Senedd for South Wales West, brought the motion, which was passed without opposition
Epilepsy in Northern Ireland
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Northern Ireland patients left waiting
Northern Ireland has the longest waiting times for neurology appointments in the UK.
Epilepsy in Northern Ireland
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Family makes epilepsy safety aid from car harness
Grace Wood | Dermod Ryder developed the harness for his daughter Katie