Epilepsy research
Tiny folding implants improve epilepsy surgery and diagnosis
Kami Kountcheva | Tiny folding implants could make epilepsy surgery safer and improve diagnosis, say UK researchers.
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Mum praises airline staff after daughter has seizure on flight
Emily Stanley | Mum praises airline staff for swift action after her daughter had a seizure during a flight from Spain.
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GP collective action: NHS urges patients to continue to seek GP care
Kami Kountcheva | The NHS is urging the public to still come forward for care at their GP services as usual during the GP collective…
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Inquest – woman died after seizure in A&E waiting room caused “significant, irreversible” damage
Kami Kountcheva | There were “missed opportunities” to recognise Inga Rublite’s condition, an inquest has heard.
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New device for drug-resistant focal epilepsy available on NHS
Kami Kountcheva | The EASEE device for drug-resistant focal epilepsy is available on the NHS.
Epilepsy campaigning
Epilepsy Action lobbies new government for “impactful change”
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action has written to new cabinet ministers campaigning for better healthcare, justice and employment and welfare.
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Epilepsy12 – children’s epilepsy services still need improvement
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy12 audit sheds light on improvements needed in care planning, mental health support and wait times in children’s epilepsy care
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Wimbledon crash investigation outcome – driving rules
Kami Kountcheva | An update on epilepsy and driving rules as the Met police launches a reviewing into its investigation of the Wimbledon car crash.
Epilepsy Action news
Epilepsy Action secures grant to expand award-winning helpline
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action has secured unrestricted grant funding from Angelini Pharma UK-I Ltd to improve its award-winning helpline service.