Zach's Law moves a step closer to protecting people with epilepsy online
In a landmark report, MPs and peers are urging the government to introduce a new offence – Zach’s Law – to protect people with epilepsy from malicious posts designed to cause seizures.
People with epilepsy included in new Covid-19 treatment study
Thousands of the UK’s most vulnerable people – including those with epilepsy - will be among the first in the world to to take part in a home study looking at potentially life-saving antiviral and antibody treatments if they test positive for Covid-19.
Can artificial intelligence stop the harsh reality of internet trolling?
Bristol-based innovation agency, Gravitywell, have developed technology to teach a piece of artificial intelligence (AI) how to detect and prevent the spread of flashing images on social media that could trigger seizures.
Safe Mum, Safe Baby: Write to your MP
We are asking you to write to your local MP, calling for their support for safer medicines for pregnant women with epilepsy.
Why it’s a MaCCCy D for us
A big thanks to McDonalds for going the extra mile when a customer had a cluster of seizures in one of their branches. Not only did staff treat her with kindness and sensitivity, but the fast food chain also shared our ‘Calm, Cushion, Call’ messaging on their social media.
Epilepsy Society needs you
Do you have experience of working in social care, or do you have lived experience of supporting someone with complex care needs? Maybe you have taken early retirement from care work or are thinking of a career supporting people with disabilities. If so, the Epilepsy Society would love to hear from you.