Epilepsy Action news

The latest news on the work of Epilepsy Action.

Half of neurology patients waiting more than 18 weeks
Half of neurology patients waiting more than 18 weeks
Grace Wood | Across the NHS, around 6.3 million patients are waiting to start treatments
Purple Day pooch named Super Trooper
Purple Day pooch named Super Trooper
Meet Zach, the winner of our Purple Day pooch Super Trooper
Paula McGowan: fighting for equality
Paula McGowan: fighting for equality
Grace Wood | Since her son Oliver died in 2015, Paula McGowan has been campaigning for equal treatment for people with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities
Epilepsy Action NI launches SmartPass travel campaign
Epilepsy Action NI launches SmartPass travel campaign
The government-run SmartPass scheme offers half-fare travel for people who have conditions such as epilepsy
Epilepsy medicine shortages continue
Epilepsy medicine shortages continue
Epilepsy Action’s helpline has seen five times more enquiries on medication stock
Neurology crisis costing UK £96bn – Economist report
Neurology crisis costing UK £96bn – Economist report
The report was launched at the House of Commons on February 26, 2024
Epilepsy Action to become Disability Confident leader
Epilepsy Action to become Disability Confident leader
The Disability Confident scheme launched in 2013. There are currently about 20,000 employers signed up
Could Emmerdale’s next character have epilepsy?
Could Emmerdale’s next character have epilepsy?
Epilepsy needs more representation on our screens. We think it’s time Emmerdale had another character with epilepsy
Paula McGowan joins Epilepsy Action as ambassador
Paula McGowan joins Epilepsy Action as ambassador
Grace Wood | Paula McGowan is an award-winning activist whose son had epilepsy
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