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Valproate redress – five years on, still waiting
Kami Kountcheva | Three women, Becci Smart, Susan Jamison and Susan Cole describe what life has been like for their families affected by the valproate…
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PIP U-turn in welfare bill shortly before it is voted in by Parliament
Kami Kountcheva | Parliament has passed the government’s welfare bill after another big U-turn on PIP, meaning no changes will be made to this benefit…
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PIP safe for current claimants after government welfare bill concession
Kami Kountcheva | The government has made a concession on its welfare bill, which means current PIP claimants won’t be affected by the changes to…
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Neuro Survey reveals financial and mental health struggles in epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | The My Neuro Survey has found a lack of access to mental health services and financial struggles among people with epilepsy.
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Festivals and epilepsy – top tips to keep safe
Kami Kountcheva | With festival season approaching, we share some tips to help people with epilepsy plan ahead, manage triggers and stay safe
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Padel tournament champions donate £2,000 winnings
Kami Kountcheva | A Manchester dentist and his padel partner donate tournament winnings to Epilepsy Action in honour of family member with epilepsy.
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Government confirms PIP cuts plans in published welfare bill
Kami Kountcheva | The government welfare bill published this week confirms cuts to personal independence payments and is met with opposition by Labour MPs and…
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All Wales health boards failing to meet first seizure treatment standards – report
Kami Kountcheva | Wales health boards are falling below epilepsy healthcare standards, according to findings in the Wales report, Seizing Change, from Epilepsy Action Cymru.
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‘If I told you…’ campaign launched to kickstart epilepsy conversations
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action’s new awareness campaign, focusing on friendships, relationships and work, aims to foster better understanding and empathy for people with epilepsy.
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