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A new, seven-year project from the University of Liverpool will investigate the long-term effectiveness of VNS in refractory epilepsy.
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Medical cannabis or cannabidiol (CBD) is legal in the UK. Specialists may prescribe it to treat certain types of epilepsy.
What is menopause? The menopause is when you stop having periods and have not had a period for 12 months. In the UK, most women reach the menopause between the age of 45 and 55. Some research suggests ...
This month’s Epilepsy Star Award has been scooped by Jenny Edwards epilepsy specialist nurse from Swansea who goes above and beyond.
Epilepsy Action has called the lack of compensation after two reports a “scandal”, adding that this has “gone on long enough”. Rebekah Smith, Epilepsy Action chief executive, said: “It is a scandal ...
With festival season approaching, we share some tips to help people with epilepsy plan ahead, manage triggers and stay safe ...
This page talks about being diagnosed with epilepsy, how you might feel about the diagnosis and where you can get support.
The group is run by Michael and Moira.Michael has been volunteering with Epilepsy Action since 1990 and has epilepsy himself.
The government’s contentious welfare bill has been voted in by Parliament this evening (1 July), after a concession made last minute to take out any reform to personal independence payment (PIP) until ...
We are a friendly group aimed at people living in South East England whose lives have been touched by epilepsy.