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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
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People claiming free prescriptions need a valid medical exemption certificate or could face fine, NHS warns
Kami Kountcheva | People eligible for free prescriptions, including people with epilepsy who need long-term medication, need to have a valid medical exemption certificate, the…
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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…
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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…
Purple Day
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…
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Woman performs life-saving seizure first aid in Sheffield shopping centre
Kami Kountcheva | A passer-by performed potentially life-saving seizure first aid on a woman having a seizure and sustaining a serious head injury
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People from ethnic minorities lack access to epilepsy care – study
Kami Kountcheva | A Manchester study has found that people from ethnic minority backgrounds are underrepresented in their clinic, saying lack of access may be…
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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.