The latest epilepsy news

Epilepsy Action PIF TICK re-certified
Alison Tebbutt | Epilepsy Action remains a ‘trusted information creator’ after being re-certified with a PIF TICK from the Patient Information Forum.
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Corrie’s Brody reveals epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | Coronation Street introduces epilepsy in new character Brody, receiving input around the condition from Epilepsy Action.
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PIP reforms could cost 800,000 people thousands a year
Kami Kountcheva | DWP estimates 800,000 current and future PIP claimants stand to lose around £4,500 a year by 2029/30 due to the reforms, including…
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The Big Epilepsy Consultation – Let’s make Epilepsy Action work for everyone
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action is launching a new survey to hear from everyone affected by epilepsy what they want from the Epilepsy Action community.
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New film highlights climate change impact on brain health
Kami Kountcheva | Researchers and medics produce new film calling for urgent action on climate change, which they say is putting our brain health at…
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Rugby star Tommy Freeman shares epilepsy story for Epilepsy Action Radio 4 Appeal
Kami Kountcheva | Professional rugby union player Tommy Freeman is presenting Epilepsy Action’ BBC Radio 4 Appeal, airing today.
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New test could speed up brain tumour diagnosis and treatment
Kami Kountcheva | University of Nottingham researchers develop new test that can diagnose brain tumours in two hours.
Epilepsy in Northern Ireland

More funding in NI neurology could save billions
Kami Kountcheva | Inaction in neurology in Northern Ireland has been called a “false economy” by Epilepsy Action Northern Ireland manager Carla Smyth.
Epilepsy campaigning

Epilepsy Action demands U-turn on welfare cuts
Kami Kountcheva| The ‘Don’t take the PIP’ campaign launched today is urging the government to rethink disability benefits cuts and asking for people’s support
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