The latest epilepsy news
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
The latest epilepsy news
Autumn budget 2023: welfare reforms announced
Grace Wood | As part of the autumn budget, chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he wanted to reduce “workless households”
The latest epilepsy news
Sending triggering images online now illegal
The legislation is named Zach’s Law after Zach Eagling who was the victim of an online attack
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
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Charities urge government to act on time-critical medication
Grace Wood | Epilepsy Action has joined charities calling for improvements to time-critical medication
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Epilepsy ignored in government’s Major Conditions Strategy
Grace Wood | The health department’s Major Conditions Strategy is a five-year plan
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Disabled employees earning less
Grace Wood | Analysis from the Trade Unions Congress claimed 7 in 10 disabled employees earn less than £15 an hour
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