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 Action wins Helpline of the Year award
Epilepsy Action wins Helpline of the Year award
Epilepsy Action is delighted to share the exciting news that our helpline team has won Helpline of the Year at the Helplines Partnership Awards.
Railway ticket office closures halted following campaign
Railway ticket office closures halted following campaign
Grace Wood | Proposals to close ticket offices have been scrapped following a campaign from charities including Epilepsy Action
Make Things Work: 42% wouldn’t hire employees with epilepsy
Make Things Work: 42% wouldn’t hire employees with epilepsy
The Make Things Work campaign heard from managers and people with epilepsy who have faced workplace discrimination
Guidance released to avoid maternal deaths from epilepsy
Guidance released to avoid maternal deaths from epilepsy
Grace Wood | Between 2019 and 2021, there were 17 maternal deaths from causes related to epilepsy
Epilepsy may be linked to sleep and stress – study
Epilepsy may be linked to sleep and stress – study
Grace Wood | The Birmingham University study suggests epileptiform discharges may be linked to sleep and stress
Epilepsy Action nominated for Helpline Awards
Epilepsy Action nominated for Helpline Awards
The Helpline Awards recognise the exceptional work done by the helpline sector
Tapclob rebranding
Tapclob rebranding
Valproate boxes must now contain safety warnings
Valproate boxes must now contain safety warnings
Grace Wood | Valproate will now be dispensed in the manufacturer’s original full packaging
CBD consumption limit lowered by Food Standards Agency
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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