The latest epilepsy news
RAF Valley manager scoops August Epilepsy Star Award for her proactive support
Emily Stanley | RAF Valley manager Bethan has received the August Epilepsy Star Award for supporting Aaron with his epilepsy throughout his two-year apprenticeship.
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Back to school – everything you need to know
Ayesha Hamid | As a new school year dawns, we have everything you need to make sure your child thrives at school despite the challenges…
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Missing memories: Epilepsy Action shares National Epilepsy Week awareness campaign
Lisa Greer | This National Epilepsy Week, Epilepsy Action is highlighting an issue many people with epilepsy experience: losing precious memories of once-in-a-lifetime moments.
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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…
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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.
The latest epilepsy news
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…
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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…
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…
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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…