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Valproate: Families “can’t wait any longer” for redress
Kami Kountcheva | Families harmed by exposure to valproate during pregnancy “can’t wait any longer”, says Epilepsy Action on the one-year anniversary of The Hughes…
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Better access to disability benefits could boost the economy – report
Kami Kountcheva | The economic value of disability benefits outweighs the cost, a new report by economists at Pro Bono Economics (PBE) has found.
Features
![Medicine shortages: tips to help make sure you don’t run out Medicine shortages: tips to help make sure you don’t run out](https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/01/TipsMedShort_GettyImages-2183649156.jpg)
Medicine shortages: tips to help make sure you don’t run out
Kami Kountcheva | While we lobby the government for long-term solutions and expand our helpline to offer more targeted support around medicine, we share tips…
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New service launched for people harmed by epilepsy medications in the womb
Kami Kountcheva | People affected by epilepsy medications while they were in the womb can now seek support from a new Fetal Exposure to Medicines…
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Cannabis: Families forced to break law to “save children’s lives”
Kami Kountcheva | A new report by Medcan Family Foundation reveals 382 UK families are taking a “last resort” and sourcing illegal cannabis products to…
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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.
Epilepsy in Wales
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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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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.
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Employment Rights Bill overlooks disability employment challenges
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action says Labour’s Employment Rights Bill has “missed the opportunity” to support disabled people with finding and staying in work.
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