Epilepsy campaigning

The latest news on Epilepsy Action’s campaigns to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy.

‘No employer would consider me’ – work and epilepsy
‘No employer would consider me’ – work and epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | Recent news stories have suggested that people who are out of work are to blame for the spate of riots across the…
Darzi report highlights ‘critical state’ of NHS
Darzi report highlights ‘critical state’ of NHS
Kami Kountcheva | The NHS is in a “critical state, but the vital signs are strong”, according to the Darzi report into the state of…
Men taking valproate advised to use contraception – MHRA
Men taking valproate advised to use contraception – MHRA
Kami Kountcheva | Men taking the medicine sodium valproate and any female partners are advised to use effective contraception by the MHRA in a guideline…
Valproate scandal: MPs support call for redress scheme
Valproate scandal: MPs support call for redress scheme
Kami Kountcheva | MPs sign an open letter to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting asking for compensation for anyone affected…
Epilepsy Action lobbies new government for “impactful change”
Epilepsy Action lobbies new government for “impactful change”
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action has written to new cabinet ministers campaigning for better healthcare, justice and employment and welfare.
Epilepsy Action launches TV first aid campaign
Epilepsy Action launches TV first aid campaign
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action has launched its first TV campaign on what to do if someone has a tonic-clonic seizure.
Topiramate use in pregnancy: MHRA safety guidelines tightened
Topiramate use in pregnancy: MHRA safety guidelines tightened
Kami Kountcheva | The MHRA has updated its safety guidelines for the use of the medicine topiramate to help prevent harm to unborn babies
Medicine shortages: Charities lobby party leaders for permanent solution
Medicine shortages: Charities lobby party leaders for permanent solution
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy and Parkinson’s charities have written to political party leaders this week calling for an urgent review of the medicine supply chain.
Epilepsy Action receives award for tackling stigma
Epilepsy Action receives award for tackling stigma
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action and Be Broadcast have won two PRCA Dare Awards for their joint work in 2023 to tackle public seizure stigma
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