The latest epilepsy news
Government plans could cut benefits for depression and anxiety
Kami Kountcheva | The government’s plans to stop sickness benefits for some people with mental health conditions are “insulting”, Epilepsy Action has said.
The latest epilepsy news
People with epilepsy not eligible for spring COVID booster – April 2024
Kami Kountcheva | People with epilepsy will not be automatically eligible for a COVID booster vaccine this spring.
Epilepsy in Northern Ireland
‘Ludicrous’ SmartPass system leaves people with epilepsy stranded
Grace Wood | Epilepsy Action NI is calling on the Department for Infrastructure to change the SmartPass application
Epilepsy campaigning
Sunak’s sick note plan ‘very concerning’
Grace Wood | Sunak said that if the Tories win the general election, he wants to strip GPs of sick note powers
The latest epilepsy news
Medicine shortages becoming ‘new normal’
Grace Wood | Epilepsy medicines Tegretol (carbamazepine) and Lamictal (lamotrigine) were among the medicines affected by shortages
Epilepsy Action news
London Marathon 2024: Meet team Epilepsy Action
With the London Marathon coming up this Sunday, meet two of the runners taking on the 26-mile challenge
Epilepsy Action news
Epilepsy Action given PIF TICK approval
Epilepsy Action is the only epilepsy charity with PIF TICK accreditation for its information
Epilepsy medication
Fix medicine supply chain or risk patients’ lives, warn charities
Epilepsy Action joined with other charities to warn the government of ongoing issues with the medicine supply chain
Epilepsy for professionals
Half of neurology patients waiting more than 18 weeks
Grace Wood | Across the NHS, around 6.3 million patients are waiting to start treatments
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