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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.

Please be aware that this group is not affiliated with Epilepsy Action and we do not take responsibility for its activities. This is an independent group and any inquiries should be directed to the ...

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 ...

Medical cannabis or cannabidiol (CBD) is legal in the UK. Specialists may prescribe it to treat certain types of epilepsy.

This page talks about being diagnosed with epilepsy, how you might feel about the diagnosis and where you can get support.

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 ...

Introduction The Independent Medicines and Medical Device Safety Review (Cumberlege report) was published on 8 July 2020. The report included nine general recommendations covering surgical mesh, ...

This month’s Epilepsy Star Award has been scooped by Jenny Edwards epilepsy specialist nurse from Swansea who goes above and beyond.

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.

Epilepsy Support Wilmslow welcomes anyone with epilepsy 9and family/ friends), to meet others for a monthly informal get-together.