National Epilepsy Week 2023 runs from May 22 to May 28. You can watch our first aid campaign CARE here or follow the events on Epilepsy Action’s social media (@epilepsyaction on Twitter and Instagram), or by following the hashtag #EpilepsyMatters.
Find out what’s happening below:
Friday
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Register your interest now at https://t.co/hV6c7Idtu2#NationalEpilepsyWeek pic.twitter.com/Qk0ZuITM4l
— Epilepsy Action (@epilepsyaction) May 26, 2023
Thursday
In Northern Ireland more members of the Legislative Assembly have been showing their support for National Epilepsy Week.
Curiously Media have created a video to combat commonly held myths about epilepsy.
Even Allen, shared his story with the BBC of being thrown off a bus in South Yorkshire while having a seizure after the driver mistakenly thought they were drunk.
Wednesday
Simon Breeds also spoke to BBC South East about why he was supporting National Epilepsy Week.
He told the BBC: “A lot of people don’t know how to react.”
MPs were spotted wearing their Epilepsy Action badges during Prime Minister’s Question Time.
Looks like our #epilepsy badges caused some discussion among MPs this #NationalEpilepsyWeek.
It was great to see so many MPs wearing them and pledging their support for the 625,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK and showing that #EpilepsyMatters pic.twitter.com/AvjpKIsAtY
— Epilepsy Action (@epilepsyaction) May 24, 2023
Thank you @AndrewSelous and @_RobbieMoore who were wearing badges during #PMQs to show support for people affected by epilepsy. #NationalEpilepsyWeek #EpilepsyMatters pic.twitter.com/lhvqmHC7lq
— Epilepsy Action (@epilepsyaction) May 24, 2023
Rebekah and Imogen were on Essex radio station Gateway 97.8! You can hear them here: gateway978.com
Deputy chief executive Rebekah Smith appeared on BBC Breakfast, alongside epilepsy champions Imogen Cauthery, Simon Breeds and Morgan Forrington to discuss the CARE campaign.
Tuesday
MPs in the House of Commons showed their support for National Epilepsy Week by wearing Epilepsy Action badges.
I am proud to wear my @epilepsyaction badge as part #NationalEpilepsyWeek (22-28thMay) in support of the 625,000 people living with epilepsy here in the UK, including here in South #Swindon pic.twitter.com/6ycD73KcOG
— Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC MP (@RobertBuckland) May 23, 2023
And thank you @Gibbo4Darlo who we also spotted! We appreciate the support 💜 #EpilepsyMatters pic.twitter.com/hREzIFvTCN
— Epilepsy Action (@epilepsyaction) May 23, 2023
Badges were also spotted in the Welsh Senedd.
32,000 people in Wales are living with epilepsy.
I’m proud to wear my @epilepsyaction badge to #FMQs to show my support during #NationalEpilepsyWeek. pic.twitter.com/gBRcm7Luhk
— Vikki Howells MS (@VikkiHowells) May 23, 2023
All this week is #NationalEpilepsyWeek (22nd to 28th May.
In Wales there are around 32,000 living with the condition and affects the brain, causing repeated seizures. It can begin at any age and there are many different types 1/2@epilepsyaction pic.twitter.com/l6bAjNWoSQ
— John Griffiths MS (@JGriffithsLab) May 24, 2023
And in Northern Ireland.
Thank you @Kelmba for your support 💜 https://t.co/vxGOw7ql1V
— Epilepsy Action (@epilepsyaction) May 23, 2023
Thank you @SineadMcL4Foyle for showing your support for the charity and those affected by epilepsy 💜 https://t.co/DDhXXSQC84
— Epilepsy Action (@epilepsyaction) May 23, 2023
Monday
We released our first aid campaign, titled CARE. See the video on what to do if someone is having a seizure below:
Inspired to get involved? Why not try one of our Facebook challenges.
Already doing something to raise money or awareness? Email gwood@epilepsy.org.uk to get your event on our blog!
