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In depth epilepsy news and stories

Valproate redress – five years on, still waiting
Valproate redress – five years on, still waiting
Kami Kountcheva | Three women, Becci Smart, Susan Jamison and Susan Cole describe what life has been like for their families affected by the valproate…
Festivals and epilepsy – top tips to keep safe
Festivals and epilepsy – top tips to keep safe
Kami Kountcheva | With festival season approaching, we share some tips to help people with epilepsy plan ahead, manage triggers and stay safe
Exams and epilepsy – support from school
Exams and epilepsy – support from school
Kami Kountcheva | Sharing tips and information on exam support for children with epilepsy, and how to manage stress around exams
Deep Brain Stimulation: treatment for the future?
Deep Brain Stimulation: treatment for the future?
Zoe Gude, graduate from Kings College London and Dr Antonio Valentin, Reader in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, talk about Deep Brain Stimulation and its potential…
David’s story: A life reset
David’s story: A life reset
Kami Kountcheva | David’s life has seen a lot of challenges, but a breakdown a few years ago has given him a chance to learn…
Ruby’s story: seizures, perceptions and challenging decisions
Ruby’s story: seizures, perceptions and challenging decisions
Ruby shares her experiences with seizures, challenging the decisions of medical professionals and being perceived as both able and disabled.
Martin’s story: Take on the challenge – Bradford 10k 2025
Martin’s story: Take on the challenge – Bradford 10k 2025
With Bradford 10k 2025 around the corner, Martin Sellors shares how he discovered running nearly 10 years ago and how wanting to challenge himself led…
Nic’s story – life-changing seizures
Nic’s story – life-changing seizures
Kami Kountcheva | Nic talks about focal seizures, medicine-resistant epilepsy and giving up work
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.
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