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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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Epilepsy Technology Guide
Jen Cannon | Living with epilepsy can bring many questions and worries, especially around safety, living alone with epilepsy and managing seizures day-to-day. That’s why…
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EastEnders storyline highlights filming and posting seizures without consent
Kami Kountcheva | EastEnders reveals who took the video if Nugget having a seizure and how it ended up online, and we share more information…
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Carers to children with epilepsy experience higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression
Kami Kountcheva | Carers to children with epilepsy have poorer sleep and mental health-related quality of life, but support with resilience and sleep could help,…
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Man unable to get his epilepsy medication dies after seizure
Kami Kountcheva | A man died following a seizure after not being able to access his epilepsy medication from his pharmacy. The Charlie Card can…
Features
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…
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New genetic condition discovery explains severe epilepsy in some children
Kami Kountcheva | Manchester researchers have identified a new genetic condition which causes severe neurodevelopmental problems and epilepsy.
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Purple Day Live Blog 2026
Kami Kountcheva, Lisa Greer & Marnie Hartley | Follow all the activities from Epilepsy Action and beyond marking this year’s global epilepsy awareness day, Purple…
Purple Day
Award-winning film D is for Distance portraying life with epilepsy hits cinemas this March
Kami Kountcheva | Documentary film D is for Distance, portraying a family’s journey with a rare and severe form of epilepsy, will be showing in…
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