Epilepsy Society
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Transforming lives through advocacy, research & care 💜[email protected] 01494 601 400📞Info- our website
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Joined November 2009
On #InternationalEpilepsyDay, we celebrate law-changer, Zach! Last week we marked #ZachsLaw with Zach meeting @RishiSunak, @Keir_Starmer and taking photos at @10DowningStreet. Zach’s Law means people with epilepsy will be safer online - and trolls will be brought to justice.💜
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Neuroimaging offers sophisticated techniques that enable us to look deep inside the brain and can help us to understand more about a person's #epilepsy and whether, in some cases, they may be suitable for #epilepsy surgery. Learn more at our research hub https://t.co/PSCGhJ0FK7
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This tragic story is a sad reminder of why anyone with epilepsy must stop driving and tell the DVLA or DVA if they have a seizure. Man who hid epilepsy diagnosis from DVLA killed dad-of-three when he had seizure while driving to Asda
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk
The victim's wife was pregnant with his third child at the time - and she never got to meet her Dad
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🛑 Concerned about flashing images triggering seizures? Turning off autoplay for GIFs and videos is a simple step you can take to protect against potential seizure triggers and help you to stay safe online. 💜 Find out how here: https://t.co/vFWXzRrgrd
#epilepsyawareness
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Everyone should know what to do when they see someone having a seizure. How you can best help someone during a seizure depends on what type of seizure they have and how it affects them. Read our information 👉 https://t.co/umbHlbCczZ
#firstaid #epilepsy
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We asked our community: 'What's your dream for people living with epilepsy?' This is what you told us. #Epilepsyawarenessmonth #Allin
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The #ketogenic diet is one treatment option for children or adults with #epilepsy whose seizures are not controlled with AEDs. The diet may help to reduce the number or severity of seizures and may have other positive effects. Learn more https://t.co/TYKtbvEDKZ
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To live full & active lives, & look after our physical & emotional wellbeing, we all need time to rest, relax & exercise. How we spend our leisure time is important to us all. Read our information about sport and leisure activities when you have #epilepsy
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Our research falls under four areas: #genomics, neuroimaging, neuropsychology & neuropathology. Explore our research into #epilepsy 👉 https://t.co/HS8jqH725N
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On our social media platforms, we can provide information about epilepsy to help support your decisions and choices 💜 For advice about your medication or treatment, always get in contact with your doctor or pharmacist, or contact the emergency services if appropriate.
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To help protect yourself against videos or gifs with flashing lights, turn off autoplay on twitter! Turn off autoplay here: https://t.co/PmZw7MmgLf
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Our video below demonstrates what may happen for someone in an atonic seizure https://t.co/S5xV1VDICw In an atonic seizure (or ‘drop attack’) a person’s muscles suddenly relax & they become floppy. If they're standing they often fall. Read more 👉
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Our video shows what someone may experience during a focal aware seizure (previously called simple partial seizures). https://t.co/Y9zZkZSNi4 They're sometimes called ‘auras’ because, for some people, they develop into another type of seizure. Learn more
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Our research falls under four areas: #genomics, neuroimaging, neuropsychology & neuropathology. Learn more at our research hub https://t.co/273eLzx6Ue
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A new trial in North-East England is testing brain implants to monitor seizures remotely. If successful, it could give doctors accurate data and lead to better, more personalised epilepsy treatment. Story here: https://t.co/faaswxSKwI
#Epilepsy #HealthTech #MedicalInnovation
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Adam Atkinson has an implant in his brain which is tracking the seizures he experiences.
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Negotiating the world of work might be tricky for many of us, but it can be even trickier if someone has #epilepsy. If you have epilepsy and you work, you're about to start work or you're thinking of getting back into work, read our top tips 👉 https://t.co/bYtGgW6zPo
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Happy 77th birthday to His Majesty King Charles III. As Patron of the Epilepsy Society, we deeply appreciate His Majesty's support for our work to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy through research, advocacy and care. #KingCharles #HappyBirthday #EpilepsySociety
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If you have had no seizures for at least one year you can learn to drive a car or motorbike at 17. When you apply for your provisional licence, the @DVLAgovuk will need to know about your #epilepsy, even if you're not currently having seizures. Learn more https://t.co/ZwGCBvIIH6
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'What do you wish more people knew about epilepsy?' We asked the epilepsy community and your answers were powerful. From calls for understanding to stories of resilience Watch the video for more. #EpilepsyAwarnessMonth #EpilepsyAwareness
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Most people with #epilepsy take anti-seizure medication (ASM) to stop their seizures from happening. However, there are other treatment options for people whose seizures are not controlled by ASMs, such as VNS and diet. Learn more https://t.co/yrb5r5hvl5
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