Epilepsy icons - Phil Packer
After a serious spinal injury, Phil Packer was told it was unlikely he would walk again. What's more, his determination has made him one of the most admired fundraisers in the country
Features
Every picture tells a story
Julie Hill had a knot of blood vessels in her brain that led to seizures and a stroke. Julie's daughter Kerri documented the last few months of her life in a series of touching photographs. Kerri tells Peter Fox how she captured this time on film
Medical examinations
Examinations officer Brian Holness explains what it's like as a teacher with epilepsy - and how students with the condition can make sure they get a fair chance during exams
Epilepsy: today, tomorrow - and yesterday
Editor Peter Fox looks at the history of Epilepsy Today – and tracks its progress over 25 years of keeping you informed
Walking the Inca trail
Beverley Maher describes an unusual retirement plan - a trek through the mountains of Peru, following the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Learning to manage
Epilepsy and learning disabilities
Learning disabilities and epilepsy sometimes come hand in hand. And where these two conditions overlap, there can be a variety of obstacles that get in the way of quality of life and effective medical care. Peter Fox explains
Shaking off the shadow of war
Epilepsy in the nifty fifties
With changing attitudes to wards epilepsy, a dramatic reshuffle of accommodation and new social security measures in place, were the nifty fifties a milestone for people with epilepsy? Peter Fox explores..
Making it happen
Tough challenges face anyone wanting to tackle the issues around living with epilepsy. But Philip Lee, Epilepsy Action’s chief executive, has been talking to people with the condition and believes it’s time to tackle those challenges head on
Write here write now
Bridget Tanner recently did a 24-hour write-a-thon to raise money for Epilepsy Action. She describes the experience – and discusses just some of her inspirations
Upfront about epilepsy
Young people’s creative workshop and family conferences
Nicole Crosby-McKenna describes a continuing scheme from Epilepsy Action. This scheme is Upfront – a series of drama workshops and family conferences with a little something for everyone