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News 2011
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December 2011
Pioneering epilepsy surgery
Keen horse rider, Alyce Jayne Stockdale, 21 of Burnley in Lancashire is the first person in the UK to be treated for epilepsy by undergoing deep brain stimulation, an operation which inserts electrodes into the brain.
Susan Boyle speaks out about her epilepsy
Singing sensation Susan Boyle, has spoken up about her epilepsy in an interview with the Daily Mail. She said: “At school I used to faint a lot. It’s something I’ve never talked about. I had epilepsy.
Carrying torch for epilepsy
Congratulations to Thai boxing champion Andrew Lofthouse who is one of the first people to be offered the chance to be a torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympics. Andrew from Oldham who is a Thai boxing instructor, referee and judge is also the prime carer for his mum who has had a series of illnesses, and his aunt who has epilepsy.
Mobility allowance triumph
People living in Epilepsy Society’s residential care homes are celebrating after learning they can keep the mobility element of their disability living allowance (DLA).
November 2011
SUDEP Westminster debate
Prevention of avoidable death in epilepsy was debated by MP Steve McCabe and others at Westminster Hall on 29 November.A response was given by Paul Burstow, minister for care services.
'Twilight' film seizure warning
A scene from the latest Twilight film, 'Breaking Dawn: Part One', has triggered seizures in cinemas across the US. If you have photosensitive epilepsy, please be aware that you may be affected by the flashes of red, black and white during the film.
SUDEP podcast for British Medical Journal
Epilepsy Society’s Professor Ley Sander talks about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) in a podcast for the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
Grant to study SUDEP
A $1.4 million grant has been given to the University of Iowa to investigate the causes, predictors and methods of preventing sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).
Mobility allowance review
People living in residential care should be allowed to keep the mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) if the rights of disabled people are to be preserved. That was the finding of The Low Review, an independent study of personal mobility in state-funded residential care.
Singing out for epilepsy
Epilepsy Society’s London regional manager, Suzannah Clarke, has made the headlines after speaking out about her own diagnosis of epilepsy - just weeks before she was due to sing at the opening ceremony of Euro 96 football championships.
Epilepsy research grant
Duke University Medical Centre in North Carolina, which has research links with Epilepsy Society, has been awarded a $25 million federal grant to research epilepsy.The money, which equates to more than £15 million, is to study the genetics of epilepsy and ultimately develop new treatments.
October 2011
Epilepsy a healthcare priority in US
September 2011
August 2011
Reducing epilepsy birth defects
July 2011
New epilepsy drug added to NHS treatment options
UPDATE - Epilepsy patient review at Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford
Epilepsy patient review at Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford
June 2011
New research no cause for panic
New drug could help people with epilepsy, says NICE guidance
Carers Week 2011 - support and information
Epilepsy Society on BBC News online
April 2011
ITV's 'Monroe' features epilepsy storyline
March 2011
Order Mother's Day flowers from Charity Flowers Direct
Severe reaction to epilepsy drug linked to genetic variant
Will Government support Epilepsy Bill?
February 2011
Epilepsy Society to feature on BBC Radio 4's Case Notes
Our generic drug campaign, 'Count Epilepsy Out' - An update from John Duncan
Threats to cut epilepsy treatment
Changes to driving regulations
Epilepsy Society and Channel 4's 'The Promise'
January 2011
Chopin probably had epilepsy, research reveals
Legal case against epilepsy drug makers dropped
Epilepsy Society volunteer celebrates degree
Government reveals new Health and Social Care Bill
IBE's Jubilee photography competition
BBC Points of View on epilepsy
