Epilepsy campaigning

The latest news on Epilepsy Action’s campaigns to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy.

PIP safe for current claimants after government welfare bill concession
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…
Government confirms PIP cuts plans in published welfare bill
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…
‘If I told you…’ campaign launched to kickstart epilepsy conversations
‘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.
PIP reforms could cost 800,000 people thousands a year
PIP reforms could cost 800,000 people thousands a year
Kami Kountcheva | DWP estimates 800,000 current and future PIP claimants stand to lose around £4,500 a year by 2029/30 due to the reforms, including…
Epilepsy Action demands U-turn on welfare cuts
Epilepsy Action demands U-turn on welfare cuts
Kami Kountcheva| The ‘Don’t take the PIP’ campaign launched today is urging the government to rethink disability benefits cuts and asking for people’s support
Welfare reforms – our position on PIP and what you can do
Welfare reforms – our position on PIP and what you can do
Giada Origlia | Following the Government announcement on welfare reform, here is our response, and how you can get involved.
Benefit cuts to PIP “damaging” for people with disabilities
Benefit cuts to PIP “damaging” for people with disabilities
Kami Kountcheva | People will need to score at least four points in a category to qualify for personal independence payments (PIP), Work and Pensions…
45 MPs call for urgent action on medication shortages
45 MPs call for urgent action on medication shortages
Kami Kountcheva | Forty-five MPs have signed a letter calling on Health Secretary Wes Streeting to review and address the cause of medication shortages and…
Valproate: Families “can’t wait any longer” for redress
Valproate: Families “can’t wait any longer” for redress
Kami Kountcheva | Families harmed by exposure to valproate during pregnancy “can’t wait any longer”, says Epilepsy Action on the one-year anniversary of The Hughes…
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