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

Public should have their say on NHS Constitution, charities urge
Public should have their say on NHS Constitution, charities urge
Kami Kountcheva | Patient charity coalition National Voices is calling for an extension of the consultation process for the NHS Constitution.
Virtual 10k supporters raise £18k
Virtual 10k supporters raise £18k
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action supporters raise money and awareness for National Epilepsy Week.
Live blog: National Epilepsy Week 2024
Live blog: National Epilepsy Week 2024
Kami Kountcheva & Grace Wood | Follow our live blog this National Epilepsy Week to see all the events as they happen
Climate change harms epilepsy and mental health, study finds
Climate change harms epilepsy and mental health, study finds
Kami Kountcheva | Climate change can worsen neurological conditions like epilepsy, and mental health conditions, says a new study from University College London.
Epilepsy Action calls for disability employment data breakdown
Epilepsy Action calls for disability employment data breakdown
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action is calling on the DWP and the ONS to publish an up-to-date breakdown of disability employment data.
Epilepsy Action praises O2 after flashing lights ad is removed
Epilepsy Action praises O2 after flashing lights ad is removed
Kami Kountcheva | O2 has removed a Priority advert featuring flashing lights after people with photosensitive epilepsy raised concerns over its safety.
Laser therapy to be rolled out next month
Laser therapy to be rolled out next month
Grace Wood | Laser therapy for patients with focal epilepsy will be made available in England from June
Sleep apnoea linked to late-onset epilepsy, study says
Sleep apnoea linked to late-onset epilepsy, study says
Kami Kountcheva | Sleep apnoea and low oxygen levels during sleep are linked to late-onset epilepsy, US study suggests.
People with epilepsy must keep access to PIP – Epilepsy Action
People with epilepsy must keep access to PIP – Epilepsy Action
Grace Wood | The government has launched a consultation into Personal Independent Payments
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