Epilepsy Action news
Could Emmerdale’s next character have epilepsy?
Epilepsy needs more representation on our screens. We think it’s time Emmerdale had another character with epilepsy
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People with epilepsy more likely to get Parkinson’s disease
Grace Wood | According to the research, 21 in 10,000 people with epilepsy will develop Parkinson’s disease
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‘Huge and unjust disparities’ across NHS neurology services
Grace Wood | There is one neurologist to every 755 people with epilepsy in the North East, but one to every 191 in London
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Cost-of-living campaigner goes to Downing Street
Grace Wood | The disability cost-of-living payment was dropped in November 2023
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Ketamine ‘effective’ for status epilepticus
Grace Wood | The researchers concluded it was “an effective drug with a good response rate”
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Campaigners call out Disability Action Plan for lack of focus
Grace Wood | Epilepsy Action consulted on the plan when it was first raised last summer
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Valproate redress scheme proposed
Grace Wood | Valproate has been linked to serious developmental issues in children exposed during pregnancy
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Paula McGowan joins Epilepsy Action as ambassador
Grace Wood | Paula McGowan is an award-winning activist whose son had epilepsy
Epilepsy in Wales
Epilepsy Action Cymru meets Senedd members
Grace Wood | Epilepsy Action Cymru is campaigning for more Epilepsy Specialist Nurses