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Government confirms PIP cuts plans in published welfare bill
Kami Kountcheva | The government welfare bill published this week confirms cuts to personal independence payments and is met with opposition by Labour MPs and…
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All Wales health boards failing to meet first seizure treatment standards – report
Kami Kountcheva | Wales health boards are falling below epilepsy healthcare standards, according to findings in the Wales report, Seizing Change, from Epilepsy Action Cymru.
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‘If I told you…’ campaign launched to kickstart epilepsy conversations
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action’s new awareness campaign, focusing on friendships, relationships and work, aims to foster better understanding and empathy for people with epilepsy.
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Brody’s seizure in tonight’s Corrie called “sad reality” for people
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action has called Brody’s seizure while detained in STC (the security training centre) in tonight’s Coronation Street episode a “sad reality”…
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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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Exams and epilepsy – support from school
Kami Kountcheva | Sharing tips and information on exam support for children with epilepsy, and how to manage stress around exams
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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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