Epilepsy Action

At Epilepsy Action we understand how important personal development is and that’s why we continue to develop our culture of learning. 2024 has seen over 800 hours of paid learning for our people and as 2024 comes to a close we want to do a special shout-out to all our team who have developed themselves or achieved qualifications. A special congratulations to the management team who have been working hard on achieving their ILM Leadership and Management Qualifications at level 5 and Level 7. Well done Chantal Spittles, David Thornton, Kathryn Hughes PhD, Tom Shillito, Janet Paterson and Daniel Jennings who achieved their level 5 certifications. And to 2 of our senior leadership team Ann Richardson and Stephanie Smith-Crawshaw who achieved their level 7. We are all ready and keen to keep learning in 2025!

If you have anyone in your network that needs epilepsy advice or support, please do encourage them to get in touch with our helpline on 0808 800 5050 - Epilepsy Action #socialprescribers #healthnews #epilepsy #epilepsyawareness #nurses #healthcoach #healthcare

If you have anyone in your network that needs epilepsy advice or support, please do encourage them to get in touch with our helpline on 0808 800 5050 - Epilepsy Action #socialprescribers #healthnews #epilepsy #epilepsyawareness #nurses #healthcoach #healthcare

We’re proud to #BackThe1in6. Now the government is launching the first ever forum to address gaps in treatment, care and support for people affected by neurological conditions. Learn more about this landmark initiative: https://lnkd.in/ew2-vQc4

Please sign this petition calling on the Department of Health and Social Care to provide the families of those harmed by #valproate with much needed support.   With MPs and Lords including Cat Smith MP & Baroness Cumberlege we have also written to Wes Streeting calling for a redress scheme for those harmed. https://lnkd.in/eBstH9VU

Our patients have worked with CPPE and Shy Teli to create a valproate learning programme for Pharmacy Professionals to help simplify the new MHRA guidance. Go and practice some real-life valproate scenarios here: https://lnkd.in/et_AScKz

Creativity has the power to make a real difference. Epilepsy Action and The Creative Shootout are calling on the creative industry to raise awareness of one of the biggest hidden disabilities in the UK. With over 630,000 people living with epilepsy, it’s time to shine a light on this vital issue. Are you ready for the challenge? The early bird offer ends today: https://lnkd.in/dD_JmSUi

Dear Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP, with the Autumn Budget just days away, we’ve joined together with Turn2us and over 60 diverse organisations, urging you to use language that supports, rather than stigmatises when talking about social security. Words matter. They can build trust in a system meant to protect us all. Let's build a narrative rooted in compassion, not blame. #Budget2024 Read our open letter: https://lnkd.in/gKyUvbxy

I am so thrilled to announce that this years National #DoodleDay auction raised an incredible £24,107 for Epilepsy Action! 🤩🥳 We are so grateful to every single artist, illustrator and celebrity who took the time to create and donate an original artwork. The continued success of this campaign wouldn’t be possible without you all! Another huge thank you goes out to everybody who purchased a doodle this year! I hope that you love your new artworks, and would love to see any photos of them on display 💜. National Doodle Day will return in September 2025, with some exciting things already in the works for the 21st anniversary!

Our health improvement team were delighted to attend the The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) awards last week, although the team did not win, we are very proud to have been nominated and had such a lovely evening. We were shortlisted for our work making preconception and maternity care safer for people with epilepsy. Congratulation to the other nominees and winners.