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Wales epilepsy open access service closed
Wales epilepsy open access service closed
Kami Kountcheva | The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s (ABUHB) epilepsy open access service in Newport, Wales has closed due to inadequate staffing and sick…
New menopause guidelines “disappointing” for people with epilepsy
New menopause guidelines “disappointing” for people with epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published its updated guidelines on menopause today, but Epilepsy Action warns that…
Autumn Budget 2024 – bus fare cap criticised but spending on NHS welcomed
Autumn Budget 2024 – bus fare cap criticised but spending on NHS welcomed
Kami Kountcheva | Bus fare cap increase in the Autumn Budget, announced last week, has been criticised by charities and people with epilepsy.
People with epilepsy could be eligible for COVID-19 autumn 2024 booster
People with epilepsy could be eligible for COVID-19 autumn 2024 booster
Kami Kountcheva | Some people with epilepsy may be able to have the COVID-19 autumn 2024 booster vaccine, according to information from the government.
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.
Cannabis medicine trials for refractory epilepsy to start in 2025
Cannabis medicine trials for refractory epilepsy to start in 2025
Kami Kountcheva | Two national NHS epilepsy clinical trials will investigate the safety and effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in adults and children…
Marine animal venom holds potential for epilepsy treatment
Marine animal venom holds potential for epilepsy treatment
Kami Kountcheva | Venom from a Mexican marine animal could hold potential for new epilepsy treatments, according to scientists from Goethe University Frankfurt.
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.
Epilepsy and menopause: answering your questions
Epilepsy and menopause: answering your questions
Menopause specialist Sian Rees answers some of the questions we’ve heard from people with epilepsy
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