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Ketamine to be trialled for status epilepticus in adults and children – US
Kami Kountcheva | Scientists in the US have received an initial $9.3 million from the National Institutes of Health for a $30 million clinical trial…
The latest epilepsy news
Valproate: Families “can’t wait any longer” for redress
Kami Kountcheva | Families harmed by exposure to valproate during pregnancy “can’t wait any longer”, says Epilepsy Action on the one-year anniversary of The Hughes…
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Empowered to shine: medicine-resistant epilepsy, brain surgery and supporting others
Kami Kountcheva | Medicine-resistant epilepsy left Cassy frightened and isolated, but after successful surgery, she decided to change the narrative for others by writing a…
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Creative agency wins £350,000 fund to “shatter” epilepsy stigma
Kami Kountcheva | Creative agency Boldspace have won The Creative Shootout 2025, held on Thursday 30 January at the BAFTA 195 Picadilly.
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A Place I’m Meant To Know
Epilepsy Action’s new short film aims to help people see through the eyes of someone having a seizure and really understand what epilepsy feels like.
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Epilim (sodium valproate) modified release granules
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Better access to disability benefits could boost the economy – report
Kami Kountcheva | The economic value of disability benefits outweighs the cost, a new report by economists at Pro Bono Economics (PBE) has found.
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Man dies after “missed opportunities” to issue him with epilepsy medication
Kami Kountcheva | A London man died from a seizure after “a significant number of failings” from health services in the days before his death…
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Medicine shortages: tips to help make sure you don’t run out
Kami Kountcheva | While we lobby the government for long-term solutions and expand our helpline to offer more targeted support around medicine, we share tips…