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All the latest epilepsy-related news. Find updates on research, stories on people living with epilepsy and the work of Epilepsy Action

Mbrrace report says 4 in 5 epilepsy maternity deaths could be avoided
MBRRACE report says 4 in 5 epilepsy maternity deaths could be avoided
Kami Kountcheva | The latest MBRRACE-UK report shows nearly 80% of maternal deaths due to epilepsy between 2022-24 could have been avoided.
Raf valley manager scoops august epilepsy star award for her proactive support
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.
New northern ireland report calls for urgent neurology reform to improve care and reduce cost
New Northern Ireland report calls for urgent neurology reform to improve care and reduce cost
Kami Kountcheva, Lisa Greer & Daniel Jennings | Northern Ireland needs urgent neurology reform to protect people with epilepsy and reduce costs, according to a…
Gloucestershire epilepsy specialist nurse scoops national esn hero award from epilepsy action
Gloucestershire epilepsy specialist nurse scoops National ESN Hero award from Epilepsy Action
Kami Kountcheva | Advanced clinical practitioner Sarah Clifford has received the National ESN Hero award from Epilepsy Action recognising her unwavering support for people with…
Esn hero awards honour 12 regional epilepsy specialist nurse winners
ESN Hero awards honour 12 regional epilepsy specialist nurse winners
Kami Kountcheva | Twelve epilepsy specialist nurses (ESNs) have been awarded an ESN Hero award for their region of the UK, celebrating their outstanding care…
‘zombies’ films actor carla jeffery, who had epilepsy, has died age 33
‘Zombies’ films actor Carla Jeffery, who had epilepsy, has died age 33
Kami Kountcheva | Carla Jeffery, who played Bree in the Disney Channel’s ‘Zombies’ films, and who shared her epilepsy story to help others, has died.
Baby in australia first in the world to have precision treatment for kcnt1
Baby in Australia first in the world to have precision treatment for KCNT1
Kami Kountcheva | A baby in Australia has become the first person in the world to receive precision treatment for a severe and life-threatening form…
Jamal musiala diagnosed with absence seizures
Jamal Musiala diagnosed with absence seizures
Lisa Greer | Germany and Bayern Munich Footballer Jamal Musiala announces absence seizure diagnosis.
Free bus travel for disabled people 24/7, prime minister announces
Free bus travel for disabled people 24/7, Prime Minister announces
Kami Kountcheva | Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that eligible people will be able to use their disabled person’s bus pass all day long…
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