Epilepsy Action news

The latest news on the work of Epilepsy Action.

Welfare reforms – our position on PIP and what you can do
Welfare reforms – our position on PIP and what you can do
Giada Origlia | Following the Government announcement on welfare reform, here is our response, and how you can get involved.
“I just felt really joyful” – a fundraiser with a difference
“I just felt really joyful” – a fundraiser with a difference
Kami Kountcheva | Fundraising can take many different shapes and forms – and Emma chose something a little more high-octane than the average
Creative agency wins £350,000 fund to “shatter” epilepsy stigma
Creative agency wins £350,000 fund to “shatter” epilepsy stigma
Kami Kountcheva | Creative agency Boldspace have won The Creative Shootout 2025, held on Thursday 30 January at the BAFTA 195 Picadilly.
King’s 2025 Honours List recognises Honorary President of Epilepsy Action
King’s 2025 Honours List recognises Honorary President of Epilepsy Action
Kami Kountcheva | Honorary President of Epilepsy Action, Baroness Margaret Ford of Cunningham OBE, has been named on the King’s New Year Honours List 2025.
Epilepsy Action chief exec steps down after 37 years
Epilepsy Action chief exec steps down after 37 years
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action chief executive, Philip Lee, has stepped down after more than 37 years at the organisation.
Entries open for Creative Shootout supporting Epilepsy Action
Entries open for Creative Shootout supporting Epilepsy Action
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action has been chosen by The Creative Shootout as it’s charity of the year 2025.
Epilepsy Action shortlisted for RCM award
Epilepsy Action shortlisted for RCM award
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action was shortlisted for a Royal College of Midwifery Award for Partnership Working with the NHS North West Midwifery Team.
Epilepsy Action named hairdressing chain’s charity of the year
Epilepsy Action named hairdressing chain’s charity of the year
Emily Stanley | Irish hairdressing chain’s annual ‘Petermarkathon’ will raise money for its chosen charity of the year, Epilepsy Action.
Employment Rights Bill overlooks disability employment challenges
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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