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Medical cannabis or cannabidiol (CBD) is legal in the UK. Specialists may prescribe it to treat certain types of epilepsy.
At work. With friends. In love. If I told you I have epilepsy, how would you react? These are some of the challenges that people with epilepsy battle with everyday. Should they say something, should ...
Epilepsy Action remains a 'trusted information creator' after being re-certified with a PIF TICK from the Patient Information Forum.
A new awareness campaign, launched this week, is shining a light on the discrimination people with epilepsy often face around friendships, dating and work. Epilepsy Action’s ‘If I told you…’ campaign ...
Epilepsy Action has called Brody's seizure in tonight's Coronation Street episode, while detained in STC, a "sad reality".
With festival season approaching, we share some tips to help people with epilepsy plan ahead, manage triggers and stay safe ...
A Manchester dentist donates padel tournament winnings to Epilepsy Action in honour of family member with epilepsy.
A world without limits for people affected by epilepsy. Here is what we are doing to help more people and everyone about epilepsy, ...
Every single health board in Wales is failing to meet waiting time guidelines for treatment after a first seizure, a new report by Epilepsy Action Cymru shows. The guidelines, set by the National ...
The My Neuro Survey has found a lack of access to mental health services and financial struggles among people with epilepsy.
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with epilepsy, visit our guide to help you think about your next steps and find out how we can support you. Electrical activity is happening in our brain all the time ...
Drug-resistant epilepsy is when you keep having seizures, even if you are taking epilepsy medicine. We explain how drug-resistant epilepsy can be treated and managed.