The latest epilepsy news

All the latest epilepsy-related news. Find updates on research, stories on people living with epilepsy and the work of Epilepsy Action

Why you should know what to do during a seizure
Why you should know what to do during a seizure
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action’s new awareness campaign is encouraging people to build knowledge and confidence to help people with epilepsy during a seizure.
Valproate has “minimal” effect on male fertility, international study says
Valproate has “minimal” effect on male fertility, international study says
Kami Kountcheva | University of Liverpool study finds that sodium valproate has minimal effect on fertility in men.
‘Could I count on you?’ epilepsy awareness campaign launched
‘Could I count on you?’ epilepsy awareness campaign launched
Kami Kountcheva | Andy shares how people have helped him during a seizure in the past, and Epilepsy Action presents its biggest ever awareness campaign,…
Epilepsy Action patron Duchess of Kent dies aged 92
Epilepsy Action patron Duchess of Kent dies aged 92
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action pays tribute to the Duchess of Kent and her support for the charity over 33 years.
Under the Lights: Cinema bringing epilepsy stories to the masses
Under the Lights: Cinema bringing epilepsy stories to the masses
Kami Kountcheva | How Miles Levin’s new feature film, Under the Lights, hopes to build empathy and start conversations about epilepsy
Five resources to help your child with epilepsy thrive at school
Five resources to help your child with epilepsy thrive at school
Kami Kountcheva | Helping teachers and parents to children with epilepsy get ready for a new school year
Neurology services in Northern Ireland
Neurology services in Northern Ireland
Daniel Jennings | Epilepsy Action Northern Ireland welcomes the Regional Review of Neurology Services in Northern Ireland
MHRA reports error on topiramate packaging
MHRA reports error on topiramate packaging
Kami Kountcheva | Three batches of the Zydus Pharmaceuticals topiramate have been reported to have an error on the packaging and patient information leaflet.
Help us create the ultimate Epilepsy Technology Guide!
Help us create the ultimate Epilepsy Technology Guide!
Kami Kountcheva | We’re creating a big tech review guide – and we need your help to review any apps, alarms, monitors and wearables you’ve…
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