People with epilepsy will not be automatically eligible for a COVID booster vaccine this spring.

Department of Health and Social Care and the UK Health Security Agency confirmed that only people who have a weakened immune system will be able to get the booster.

Learn more: epilepsy.org.uk/people-with-ep…

Are you based in Cambridgeshire or Northamptonshire and have recently faced issues accessing your epilepsy medication?

Would you like the opportunity to share your experience in the media?

Email [email protected] by 3pm today for more details #JournoRequest

Confused about the rules around driving when you have epilepsy?

Many people with epilepsy are able to drive, as long as they meet the driving rules for their type of seizures.
epilepsy.org.uk/living/driving

Check out our explainer video for further information:
youtube.com/watch?v=FpHx60…

Today, we present our in-depth study to the APPG for Medical Cannabis under Prescription, which accurately assesses the driving factors for families of epileptic children accessing illicitly sourced cannabis and the scale of the problem. With recommendations for change in collaboration with Epilepsy Action

Powerful and moving article from John Harris on Laughing Boy - a new play about Connor Sparrowhawk, who had epilepsy and autism, and his mum Prof Ryan's fight for justice:
theguardian.com/stage/2024/apr…

People with epilepsy face many challenges but they should not have to struggle to get life-saving drugs.

With @EpilepsyAction, @SUDEPAction, & Parkinson's UK we are calling on Victoria Atkins to conduct an urgent review of the medicines supply chain. 💜

Have people ever been “scared” of you because of your condition? How has this impacted you?

We are looking for your stories to help remove some of the fear that’s still attached to epilepsy, and raise awareness.

Drop us an email at [email protected] for more information.

If you're a person with epilepsy, applying for discounted travel in Northern Ireland requires you to apply for a driving licence only to be rejected.

Epilepsy Action NI is calling on the Department for Infrastructure to change this system.

Read more: epilepsy.org.uk/ludicrous-smar…

My incredible daughter Sophie after completing London Marathon yesterday raising over £2,500 for Epilepsy Action A year ago she was in an induced coma after massive seizure. Smashed it in 3 hrs 54 mins.

We are aware of concern about #photosensitive #triggers from the new @o2 advert. Having put this advert through the Harding Test we share these concerns.

We are talking to O2 to see how we can resolve this but in the meantime, we ask people with epilepsy to avoid this advert.

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing charity runners who conquered the London Marathon!🏅
Your determination and commitment inspire us all.

Feeling inspired? Find out how to apply for London Marathon 2025 via our website: epilepsy.org.uk/support-our-wo…

👏 #LondonMarathon2024 #EpilepsyHeroes

Nothing compares to the surge of energy and emotion when you see family and friends cheering on our runners from the sidelines. 💪🏃‍♂️ #FamilySupport #MarathonJoy #LondonMarathon2024

As the #LondonMarathon continues, we'd like to introduce Catrin and Megan.

Catrin is running for her two daughters who have both been diagnosed with epilepsy.🏃

Megan is running this year to put epilepsy in the spotlight.🏃‍♀️

Read more here: epilepsy.org.uk/london-maratho…

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️Good luck to all our runners taking on the TCS London Marathon today! 🎉

Our staff and volunteers will be at the cheer point on Tower Bridge, to cheer you on as you race towards your goals while supporting Epilepsy Action!

Go team!👏 #LondonMarathon2024 #CharityRunners #GoodLuck