The West Highland Way 14–19 May
Colin Blaney spent six days trekking the rainy Scottish Highlands to raise money and awareness of epilepsy. In spite of changeable weather, he met some wonderful people – and enjoyed some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK
PR and campaigns manager, Aimee Gee, describes the launch of Epilepsy Action’s ambitious awareness campaign. The national initiative aims to promote effective first-aid – and challenge ignorance on a national level
Epilepsy Action uses several websites to help bring people with epilepsy together. These sites include facebook.com and forum4e.com Never visited them? Here is a taste of what users are talking about
Retired teacher, Rob Wilks, recounts an interesting moment in his teaching history – a seizure in front of his class of eight-year-olds
During a Parliamentary debate last year, Paul Maynard became one of two Members of Parliament (MPs) to publicly announce their epilepsy. He is now an Epilepsy Action vice-president – and tells Peter Fox exactly what he hopes to achieve
Lisa Nicholls has a severely disabled daughter, Savannah – whose various health problems have impacted on family life to an unusual and difficult degree. Last year, video footage of Savannah’s seizures found its way to YouTube – bringing national focus to her family’s situation. Lisa tells Peter Fox how this happened
Vicky Holmes has created dramatic effects with wigs and make-up for countless theatrical shows across the world. She now owns an award-winning business in Manchester – despite active epilepsy
Medikidz teach young people about conditions like epilepsy - through comic book superheroes who explore the world inside your body
Fifteen-year-old Susanna Fantoni recently co-presented Upfront – the Epilepsy Action Radio show all about teenagers living with the condition. She offers some advice for other teens in similar situations
Between 15 and 21 of May 2011, Epilepsy Action celebrated National Epilepsy Week with a huge range of activities – including the first ever Epilepsy Action Radio Day. PR and campaigns manager, Aimee Gee, offers you a round-up of all the fun
