Epilepsy campaigning

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

Coroner calls for action as prisoner with epilepsy dies
Coroner calls for action as prisoner with epilepsy dies
Grace Wood | John Joseph Singleton was serving a 10-month sentence for attempted burglary
Neurological conditions leading cause of illness – study
Neurological conditions leading cause of illness – study
Grace Wood | According the to the study, in 2021 3.4 billion people had a neurological condition
‘Huge and unjust disparities’ across NHS neurology services
‘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
Cost-of-living campaigner goes to Downing Street
Cost-of-living campaigner goes to Downing Street
Grace Wood | The disability cost-of-living payment was dropped in November 2023
Campaigners call out Disability Action Plan for lack of focus
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
Valproate redress scheme proposed
Valproate redress scheme proposed
Grace Wood | Valproate has been linked to serious developmental issues in children exposed during pregnancy
Epilepsy Action Cymru meets Senedd members
Epilepsy Action Cymru meets Senedd members
Grace Wood | Epilepsy Action Cymru is campaigning for more Epilepsy Specialist Nurses
Stormont must work to support people with epilepsy – Epilepsy Action
Stormont must work to support people with epilepsy – Epilepsy Action
Grace Wood | Epilepsy Action Northern Ireland has called for political parties to restore power sharing
Petition to bring back cost-of-living payments hits 40,000
Petition to bring back cost-of-living payments hits 40,000
Grace Wood | The petition calls on the government to reinstate the Disability Cost of Living Payment
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