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The Government is encouraging people in eligible groups to get vaccinated against seasonal flu this winter. People with epilepsy are not automatically eligible but we have a letter to support your request to your GP.

Researchers at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) are testing a wearable ‘cap’ for premature and newborn infants at high-risk of developing brain conditions such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy and learning difficulties. 

We were at the New Statesman’s Future of Healthcare Conference yesterday which brought together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and healthcare experts to explore solutions to rebuild the NHS that will improve patient outcomes and address the challenges facing our healthcare systems

Huge congratulations from all of us at the Epilepsy Society to Zach Eagling who has been recognised with a Pride of Britain Award for his tireless campaigning with the charity to make it a criminal offence to send seizure-inducing flashing images on social media.

An investigational drug, bexicaserin has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) by China’s Center for Drug Evaluation. The medicine has also been granted BTD by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of seizures associated with severe, childhood-onset rare epilepsies.

Photographer Tolly Robinson speaks with fellow creative Alexander Thomas about documenting the unseen realities of epilepsy—and honouring the legacy of his friend Charlie Marriage - in a new photography exhibition.