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86% of the public believe knowing seizure first aid is important - but just 28% say they would know how to respond to a seizure.

Download our new seizure first aid posters which highlight those important words of TIME, SAFE, STAY!

May 15^th marks Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) global awareness day.

With Facebook Fundraising tools set to end at the end of the month, now more than ever, we need your support!

Free Travel scheme expanded for those medically unfit to drive for at least a year - as advocated for by Epilepsy Ireland.

An interesting new study from the United States has further investigated a possible link between Sleep Apnoea and the development of epilepsy in older adults.

With the long-awaited changes to the Free Travel scheme due to come into effect in July – advocated for by Epilepsy Ireland – the impending changes were recently discussed in the Dail.

The matter was raised by Deputy Ciarán Cannon with Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Heather Humphreys – with Deputy Cannon in particular querying details on the application process which will be involved.

We have issued a very important survey as part of our continuing work associated with the anti-seizure medication, Sodium Valproate(Epilim).

If you are a woman with epilepsy, or a family member of a women with epilepsy, you might be interested in helping a study which we believe may have the potential to make a huge impact on the future care of women with epilepsy in Ireland, who are planning pregnancies in the future. 

To date, no study has examined the health information needs of women with epilepsy and their families from preconception through to postpartum in Ireland. The EPIKNOW study will change that.

People with epilepsy and their families may be able to provide invaluable feedback to this new survey from the HSE on the subject of transition between services.