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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

Eligible people need a valid medical exemption certificate to claim free nhs prescriptions
Eligible people need a valid medical exemption certificate to claim free NHS prescriptions
Kami Kountcheva | People with certain long-term medical conditions eligible for free NHS prescriptions, including people with epilepsy who need long-term medication, need to have…
Zorevunersen “encouraging” new medication for dravet syndrome, trial finds
Zorevunersen “encouraging” new medication for Dravet syndrome, trial finds
Kami Kountcheva | A new study has found that zorevunersen is a promising new treatment for Dravet syndrome, a medication-resistant form of epilepsy
Who is 2026 miss gb surrey contestant emma dearling?
Who is 2026 Miss GB Surrey contestant Emma Dearling?
Emily Stanley | With Epilepsy Action supporter Emma Dearling beginning a new venture as a contestant on Miss GB Surrey, we share six amazing facts…
Seven athletes with epilepsy and their stories
Seven athletes with epilepsy and their stories
Kami Kountcheva | In celebration of the Winter Olympics coming to a close, we spotlight seven athletes with epilepsy and their epilepsy journeys
Pip assessments leaving claimants with “anxiety” and assessors quitting
PIP assessments leaving claimants with “anxiety” and assessors quitting
Kami Kountcheva | The PIP assessment process is leaving people with epilepsy with “anxiety” and assessors feeling “despised”, while charities urge that the Timms review…
Medicalert and epilepsy action renew partnership to support people living with epilepsy
MedicAlert and Epilepsy Action renew partnership to support people living with epilepsy
Epilepsy Action and MedicAlert renew partnership to help bring peace of mind in an emergency to more people with epilepsy 
Valproate scandal compensation: wes streeting commits to respond to hughes report before next election
Valproate scandal compensation: Wes Streeting commits to respond to Hughes Report before next election
Kami Kountcheva | The Health Secretary has said he will respond to recommendations in the Hughes Report into the valproate scandal before the next general…
Epilepsy on eastenders: is nugget having seizures?
Epilepsy on EastEnders: Is Nugget having seizures?
Kami Kountcheva | EastEnders is the latest soap to feature an epilepsy storyline, exploring different types of seizures and their impact on driving
After the flood: epilepsy in hit itv drama
After the Flood: Epilepsy in hit ITV drama
Kami Kountcheva | After the Flood season two’s central investigation features a character with epilepsy, whose condition is key in unravelling the case. (Beware of…
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