A late-stage study has shown promising results for the effectiveness of fenfluramine in people with an ultra-rare form of epilepsy - CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD).

Clare Pelham was appointed Chief Executive of Epilepsy Society in November 2016. Clare was previously Chief Executive of Leonard Cheshire Disability for five years. Before joining the charity which ...

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Read the latest updates on epilepsy medication, including medication shortages. Always try to get your prescription to your pharmacy in good time – up to seven days before you need it. This will ...

Our ‘Epilepsy care - your rights’ information explains your rights and choices with regard to your epilepsy care and treatment. You also have responsibilities. ‘Rights’ are in the NHS Constitution and ...

Whether someone’s epilepsy affects their job depends on whether they have seizures, what their seizures are like and how often they happen. It also depends on the type of job they do, and any risks ...

Sodium valproate is an effective anti-seizure medication (ASM), and for some people with epilepsy it is the only medication that controls their seizures. Various different forms of sodium valproate ...