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Valproate scandal compensation: Wes Streeting commits to respond to Hughes Report before next election
Kami Kountcheva | The Health Secretary has said he will respond to recommendations in the Hughes Report into the valproate scandal before the next general…
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Known risks, no redress: Families still left behind after valproate scandal
Lisa Greer | On the second anniversary of the Hughes report on the valproate scandal, Lorraine’s family, like countless others, is still waiting for essential…
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People with learning disabilities die significantly younger from epilepsy causes, study finds
Kami Kountcheva | Adults with a learning disability and epilepsy are dying significantly younger from epilepsy-related causes than non-epilepsy related causes, with gaps in services…
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Valproate victims still waiting for redress after Autumn Budget 2025 announcement
Kami Kountcheva | Following the Autumn Budget 2025 update from Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Epilepsy Action says victims of the valproate scandal are still waiting for…
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Health minister urges use of Clive Treacey Safety Checklist in Parliament
Kami Kountcheva | Health minister Dr Zubir Ahmed discussed learning disability and epilepsy in Parliament on Monday, sharing the government’s support of the Clive Treacey…
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New disability employment data show “little progress” for people with epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | New disability employment data from the DWP shows little progress for people with epilepsy, leaving “hundreds of thousands of talented people held…
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Timms Review into PIP opens recruitment for steering committee
Kami Kountcheva | The DWP has launched an Expression of Interest to be part of the 12-member steering committee, wanting to put disabled people “at…
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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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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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