Epilepsy Action news

The latest news on the work of Epilepsy Action.

First Dates waiter David Marc to skydive for epilepsy
First Dates waiter David Marc to skydive for epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | First Dates waiter David Marc is taking part in a 15,000ft skydive to raise money for people with epilepsy.
Dennis Dares to Share – a new children’s book about epilepsy
Dennis Dares to Share – a new children’s book about epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | Ibby met Ava and Laura after a Doodle Day virtual art class last year, and together they created a new children’s book…
Bradford 10k sign-ups open for 2025
Bradford 10k sign-ups open for 2025
Emily Stanley & Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action’s Bradford 10k will return for its 15th year on 1 June 2025.
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 secures grant to expand award-winning helpline
Epilepsy Action secures grant to expand award-winning helpline
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action has secured unrestricted grant funding from Angelini Pharma UK-I Ltd to improve its award-winning helpline service.
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.
Epilepsy Action launches new brand inspired by people with epilepsy
Epilepsy Action launches new brand inspired by people with epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action has launched its new brand and logo, designed to represent the disruption that epilepsy causes in people’s lives
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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