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National Befriending Week: ‘Befriending helped me find myself’
National Befriending Week: ‘Befriending helped me find myself’
From 1-7 November, charities across the UK will be celebrating National Befriending Week
Make Things Work: 42% wouldn’t hire employees with epilepsy
Make Things Work: 42% wouldn’t hire employees with epilepsy
The Make Things Work campaign heard from managers and people with epilepsy who have faced workplace discrimination
Meet Northern Irish mental health champion
Meet Northern Irish mental health champion
Young people who have faced challenges with mental health services in Northern Ireland are encouraged to make their voices heard
Guidance released to avoid maternal deaths from epilepsy
Guidance released to avoid maternal deaths from epilepsy
Grace Wood | Between 2019 and 2021, there were 17 maternal deaths from causes related to epilepsy
ILAE British Branch meeting: driving, JME and amnesia
ILAE British Branch meeting: driving, JME and amnesia
Tom Shillito | Highlights from the ILAE British Branch’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Gateshead
Epilepsy may be linked to sleep and stress – study
Epilepsy may be linked to sleep and stress – study
Grace Wood | The Birmingham University study suggests epileptiform discharges may be linked to sleep and stress
Epilepsy Action nominated for Helpline Awards
Epilepsy Action nominated for Helpline Awards
The Helpline Awards recognise the exceptional work done by the helpline sector
Valproate boxes must now contain safety warnings
Valproate boxes must now contain safety warnings
Grace Wood | Valproate will now be dispensed in the manufacturer’s original full packaging
CBD consumption limit lowered by Food Standards Agency
CBD consumption limit lowered by Food Standards Agency
Grace Wood | The Food Standards Agency has said people consuming CBD should limit their consumption to 10mg
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