Epilepsy Action news

The latest news on the work of Epilepsy Action.

Epilepsy Action chief exec steps down after 37 years
Epilepsy Action chief exec steps down after 37 years
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action chief executive, Philip Lee, has stepped down after more than 37 years at the organisation.
Entries open for Creative Shootout supporting Epilepsy Action
Entries open for Creative Shootout supporting Epilepsy Action
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action has been chosen by The Creative Shootout as it’s charity of the year 2025.
Epilepsy Action shortlisted for RCM award
Epilepsy Action shortlisted for RCM award
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action was shortlisted for a Royal College of Midwifery Award for Partnership Working with the NHS North West Midwifery Team.
Epilepsy Action named hairdressing chain’s charity of the year
Epilepsy Action named hairdressing chain’s charity of the year
Emily Stanley | Irish hairdressing chain’s annual ‘Petermarkathon’ will raise money for its chosen charity of the year, Epilepsy Action.
Employment Rights Bill overlooks disability employment challenges
Employment Rights Bill overlooks disability employment challenges
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action says Labour’s Employment Rights Bill has “missed the opportunity” to support disabled people with finding and staying in work.
First Dates waiter David Marc to skydive for epilepsy
First Dates waiter David Marc to skydive for epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | First Dates waiter David Marc is taking part in a 15,000ft skydive to raise money for people with epilepsy.
Dennis Dares to Share – a new children’s book about epilepsy
Dennis Dares to Share – a new children’s book about epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | Ibby met Ava and Laura after a Doodle Day virtual art class last year, and together they created a new children’s book…
Bradford 10k sign-ups open for 2025
Bradford 10k sign-ups open for 2025
Emily Stanley & Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action’s Bradford 10k will return for its 15th year on 1 June 2025.
Epilepsy Action lobbies new government for “impactful change”
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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