The latest epilepsy news
75% of carers struggling with mental health
Epilepsy Action joins Carers UK in calling for the government to develop a National Carers Strategy
Epilepsy campaigning
Cost-of-living payments cut from disability benefits
A survey by Epilepsy Action suggested 58% of people with epilepsy are worried about being able to afford bills
Epilepsy campaigning
Make Things Work campaign broadcast across the UK
A petition to Make Things Work for people with epilepsy has been signed by more than 1,500
The latest epilepsy news
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
Living with epilepsy
Epilepsy Action Mark of Quality launched for employers
The Epilepsy Action Mark of Quality is for employers who have been trained to support staff with epilepsy
Living with epilepsy
National Befriending Week: ‘Befriending helped me find myself’
From 1-7 November, charities across the UK will be celebrating National Befriending Week
The latest epilepsy news
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
Epilepsy in Northern Ireland
Meet Northern Irish mental health champion
Young people who have faced challenges with mental health services in Northern Ireland are encouraged to make their voices heard
The latest epilepsy news
Guidance released to avoid maternal deaths from epilepsy
Grace Wood | Between 2019 and 2021, there were 17 maternal deaths from causes related to epilepsy