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

Epilepsy on EastEnders: Is Nugget having seizures?
Epilepsy on EastEnders: Is Nugget having seizures?
Kami Kountcheva | EastEnders is the latest soap to feature an epilepsy storyline, exploring different types of seizures and their impact on driving
After the Flood: Epilepsy in hit ITV drama
After the Flood: Epilepsy in hit ITV drama
Kami Kountcheva | After the Flood season two’s central investigation features a character with epilepsy, whose condition is key in unravelling the case. (Beware of…
Woman performs life-saving seizure first aid in Sheffield shopping centre
Woman performs life-saving seizure first aid in Sheffield shopping centre
Kami Kountcheva | A passer-by performed potentially life-saving seizure first aid on a woman having a seizure and sustaining a serious head injury
People from ethnic minorities lack access to epilepsy care – study
People from ethnic minorities lack access to epilepsy care – study
Kami Kountcheva | A Manchester study has found that people from ethnic minority backgrounds are underrepresented in their clinic, saying lack of access may be…
Epilepsy drug may treat sleep apnoea – and offer extra seizure support
Epilepsy drug may treat sleep apnoea – and offer extra seizure support
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy medication sulthaime has shown promising results in treating obstructive sleep apnoea
Chelsea FC receives epilepsy training in premier league first
Chelsea FC receives epilepsy training in premier league first
Lisa Greer | Chelsea FC is the first premier league football club to receive epilepsy first aid training for its staff, delivered by Epilepsy Action
Hike for Lyla – how Ed is making a difference this Purple Day
Hike for Lyla – how Ed is making a difference this Purple Day
Ed is hiking 26.2 miles to raising money for Purple Day after his daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy.
The Traitors contestant Charlotte Chilton recovering from “terrifying” seizure
The Traitors contestant Charlotte Chilton recovering from “terrifying” seizure
Kami Kountcheva | The Traitors season 2 star is reportedly recovering from a seizure after having brain surgery for a chronic condition
Sacked after a seizure – new service helps fight back
Sacked after a seizure – new service helps fight back
Lisa Greer & Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action has launched a new service in partnership with legal firm Slater and Gordon to support people with…
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