Epilepsy Action position statements

On this page we will be posting Epilepsy Action's position statements on a number of issues important to people with epilepsy.

If you have any questions about the statements, please contact Michaela Bartlett, our Campaigns and Policy Officer, either by email to mbartlett@epilepsy.org.uk or by phone on 0113 210 8800 (UK) +44 113 210 8800 (International).

Wind turbines (April 2008)

"Epilepsy Action does not challenge the theory that wind turbines may create circumstances where photosensitive seizures can be triggered. However from our experience and that of our members and website users it does appear that this risk is minimal."

Folic Acid (April 2006)

"As a member-led organisation, Epilepsy Action represents the interests of thousands of people in the UK, including two of the groups who would be affected by the proposal to fortify flour with folic acid: women with epilepsy of child bearing age; and people with epilepsy taking some types of anti-epileptic medication..." more

Consistency of Supply (June 2005)

"It is the view of Epilepsy Action that for the epilepsy patient, consistency of supply is important. Epilepsy patients should receive the same version of anti-epileptic drug (AED) whenever they get a repeat prescription unless their clinician prescribes otherwise. It should be from the same manufacturer, and indeed from the same country of manufacture. This applies to ‘branded’ generics and the usual brand leaders alike..." more