A new nature trail at the Epilepsy Society
A big thank you to all the amazing volunteers and donors who have helped to create a new nature trail at the Epilepsy Society.
Me & My Shadow: politics up close
In the latest placement in our Me & My Shadow mentoring scheme, NHS worker Alex spent the day with leading MP Jess Phillips.
Me & My Shadow: putting patients first
It was a "transformative" day for 26-year-old epilepsy advocate Lucy as she spent time shadowing the Patient Safety Commissioner in the heart of Westminster.
Sanofi reports issues around safety study into valproate
New prescribing practices for valproate were introduced in December last year, after a safety study suggested there could be risk of harm for babies through paternal exposure pre-conception. Now the drug manufacturer says there are issues with the safety study and that further analysis is necessary.
It is important never to stop taking valproate – or any medication – without consulting your doctor.
Me & My Shadow: a day with an MP
It was a very different type of dress-down Friday for 19-year-old Nicole Creasey last week, as she donned a neon jacket, goggles and hard hat to tour a National Grid site with Caroline Nokes MP.
Heat alert – how to stay cool
A heat-health alert has been issued for parts of England for this weekend, with temperatures predicted to reach 30C/86F in London, the Midlands and eastern and southern England.