Features

Don’t judge a book: the Human Library
Grace Wood | Murray is the first ‘book’ published on epilepsy at the Human Library.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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Lib Dems promise named GP access
Kami Kountcheva | The Liberal Democrats say they want to give people with long-term health conditions in England access to a named GP.
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Government plans could cut benefits for depression and anxiety
Kami Kountcheva | The government’s plans to stop sickness benefits for some people with mental health conditions are “insulting”, Epilepsy Action has said.