Epilepsy research

Blood pressure medication could reduce risk of epilepsy after stroke
Kami Kountcheva | A blood pressure medication could help prevent post-stroke epilepsy (PSE), according to new research.
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UK government launches new Neuro Forum
Kami Kountcheva | The UK government has launched the first ever Neuro Forum to address gaps in treatment care in neurology.
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Epilepsy Action chief exec steps down after 37 years
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action chief executive, Philip Lee, has stepped down after more than 37 years at the organisation.
Features

Epilepsy and autism – what it’s like when conditions collide
Rebecca Lock & Kami Kountcheva | Claudia talks about living with epilepsy and autism – from dealing with public ignorance around seizures to navigating social…
Epilepsy research

Treating seizures with pulses of light using optogenetics – study
Kami Kountcheva | Researchers from the University of California in the US have used a method called optogenetics to find a new possible treatment for…
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Entries open for Creative Shootout supporting Epilepsy Action
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action has been chosen by The Creative Shootout as it’s charity of the year 2025.
Epilepsy in Wales

Wales epilepsy open access service closed
Kami Kountcheva | The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s (ABUHB) epilepsy open access service in Newport, Wales has closed due to inadequate staffing and sick…
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New menopause guidelines “disappointing” for people with epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published its updated guidelines on menopause today, but Epilepsy Action warns that…
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Autumn Budget 2024 – bus fare cap criticised but spending on NHS welcomed
Kami Kountcheva | Bus fare cap increase in the Autumn Budget, announced last week, has been criticised by charities and people with epilepsy.