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Around 20,000 people in the UK have photosensitive epilepsy where seizures are triggered by flashing lights or contrasting, quick-fire imagery. We are calling on the Government to safeguard people with photosensitive epilepsy online by regulating flashing images that could induce a seizure.
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Health minister Stephen Hammond MP has sent the following statement to Epilepsy Society in response to our call for more information about medicines shortages. Mr Hammond is replying on behalf of Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
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Epilepsy Society calls for urgent review of medicines supply chain
Epilepsy Society is calling on Health Secretary Matt Hancock to commission an urgent review of the medicines supply chain as patients are forced to trawl around pharmacies in search of their drugs.
UK healthcare bodies publish new guidance around use of sodium valproate
New guidance brings clarity for doctors and patients in applying MHRA regulations around use of sodium valproate for women and girls of childbearing age with epilepsy.
Contingency Plans For Epilepsy Medications In Case Of A No-Deal Brexit
In August 2018, the Government asked pharmaceutical companies to ensure they have a minimum six week stockpile of prescription-only and pharmacy-only medicines in case of potential delays at UK borders after Brexit on 29 March 2019. We have contacted pharmaceutical companies in the UK to find out what their individual contingency plans are.