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Car passenger has a seizure: 6 helpful tips prompted by eastenders episodes
Car passenger has a seizure: 6 helpful tips prompted by EastEnders episodes
Emily Stanley | EastEnders highlighted how worrying it can be when a car passenger has a seizure and Epilepsy Action shares tips on how to…
London marathon 2026 runners share stories, motivations and top tips
London Marathon 2026 runners share stories, motivations and top tips
Kami Kountcheva | With London Marathon 2026 around the corner, meet some of Epilepsy Action’s runners and find out their running top tips.
Stigma, driving and first aid: seven realities of living with epilepsy highlighted by soaps
Stigma, driving and first aid: seven realities of living with epilepsy highlighted by soaps
Kami Kountcheva | We showcase the aspects of life with epilepsy that the UK’s most well-loved soaps – EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale – have…
Wales manifesto: wales manager janet paterson reflects on neurology in wales
Wales Manifesto: Wales manager Janet Paterson reflects on neurology in Wales
Janet Paterson | A reflection over neurology and epilepsy services in Wales and a list of key priorities for the next Welsh government set out…
Eight fun ways to fundraise this purple day
Eight fun ways to fundraise this Purple Day
Kami Kountcheva | Purple Day is less than a month away and there’s still time to grab a Purple Day Pack and get inspired by…
Known risks, no redress: families still left behind after valproate scandal
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…
Fundraise your way and join the purple day community
Fundraise your way and join the Purple Day community
Kami Kountcheva | With Purple Day only weeks away, it’s the perfect time to get inspired by the Purple Day fundraising community and plan your…
My volunteer story: how joining epilepsy action changed my life
My Volunteer Story: How Joining Epilepsy Action Changed My Life
Follow Emily’s inspiring volunteer story and find out how you can make a difference today.
Hike for lyla – how ed is making a difference this purple day
Hike for Lyla – how Ed is making a difference this Purple Day
Ed is hiking 26.2 miles to raising money for Purple Day after his daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy.
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