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Along with over 60 co-signatories, Epilepsy Society is writing to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care calling for urgent action to tackle extreme heat in care homes.

Charities, care providers, and MPs have issued a stark warning to the government to implement a Cool Homes Plan for social care, or risk avoidable loss of life next summer. 

While many people have been receiving texts from their pharmacy when their prescription is ready to be collected, millions more can now get an alert on their smartwatch or mobile if they use the NHS app.  Nearly 2,500 chemists across England, including every ASDA and Boots pharmacy stores are participating.

Today, Wednesday 21 October, is SUDEP Action Day and the theme for this year is sparking open conversations around seizure safety and risk management. 

The Epilepsy Society has wrapped up a whirlwind month attending five of the major political party conferences, amplifying the voices of people with epilepsy. 

Hundreds of delegates, including government ministers, MPs, councillors, and charity representatives, visited our stands to learn more about epilepsy and the daily impact it has on people’s lives.  

Congratulations to Poppy, nine years old, who has been recognised for her tireless fundraising and awareness efforts for the Epilepsy Society, by BBC Radio Suffolk. As part of the BBC Make a Difference Awards, Poppy was given the Young Hero Award.