A new survey by neurological charity Sue Ryder, suggests that many members of the public are more afraid of getting a neurological condition than other healthcare problems.
A new survey, carried out by YouGov on adults (18 years +) in Great Britain, has suggested that over a quarter of people (26%) would be concerned about working with a co-worker with epilepsy.
The International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) are encouraging people to take action on International Epilepsy Day.
Today marks the day of a joint initiative between the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE). That initiative is International Epilepsy Day – the new day aiming to raise awareness of the condition
In a bid to highlight the serious impact that epilepsy can have, Epilepsy Action has placed a powerful advert in The Independent epilepsy supplement. It shows real photos of a girl’s black eye – the result of a tonic-clonic seizure. Peter Fox speaks to Megan – the girl in the photos – and explores the reasoning behind this imagery
Peter Fox speaks to Purple Day founder Cassidy Megan about creating her own awareness day – which has become the biggest international awareness day for epilepsy
A new photographic project has been launched, designed to raise awareness of epilepsy. The project is called ‘Helen’s Story’ and is a stunning series of photographs that showcase one girl’s experience
On Wednesday 27 February, Epilepsy Action hosted its first annual National Volunteer Awards.
The awards aim to recognise the support and dedication provided by Epilepsy Action volunteers. A total of 12 awards were presented across eight categories.
The Farrell family won an award for fundraising, after brothers Sebastian, Tan and Alex raised £10,000 for Epilepsy Action along with their father Kevin. They cycled from Copenhagen in Denmark to their home town of Warrington, Cheshire. The inspiring journey was in memory of Felicity, sister of the three boys. She passed away in 2008 due to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
Acclaimed actor Sam Riley played Ian Curtis in the film Control (2007). Sam explains his views of Ian's epilepsy - and dealing with the movie industry
